Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

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

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

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

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Of the evil angels the characters are more diversified.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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

From this reading Of the evil angels the characters are more diversified.

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

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

for the reason that

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

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From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

past form of “censure” — rebuke formally

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Of the evil angels the characters are more diversified.

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From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety

From this reading Of the evil angels the characters are more diversified.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading There is in Satan's speeches little that can give pain to a pious ear.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Of the evil angels the characters are more diversified.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

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

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading There is in Satan's speeches little that can give pain to a pious ear.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

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

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

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

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

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

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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

From this reading There is in Satan's speeches little that can give pain to a pious ear.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

with honesty

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There is in Satan's speeches little that can give pain to a pious ear.

engage in

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

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From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

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

From this reading Of the evil angels the characters are more diversified.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

not any; not one

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the evil angels the characters are more diversified.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading There is in Satan's speeches little that can give pain to a pious ear.

go across or through

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading There is in Satan's speeches little that can give pain to a pious ear.

possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

express in speech

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading There is in Satan's speeches little that can give pain to a pious ear.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

the state of being contaminated

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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

From this reading Of the evil angels the characters are more diversified.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

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

From this reading To Satan, as Addison observes, such sentiments are given as suit "the most exalted and most depraved being."

for a very short time

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

in a willing manner

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading To make Satan speak as a rebel, without any such expressions as might taint the reader's imagination, was, indeed, one of the great difficulties in Milton's undertaking; and I cannot but think that he has extricated himself with great happiness.

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

From this reading Milton has been censured by Clarke[59], for the impiety which, sometimes, breaks from Satan's mouth; for there are thoughts, as he justly remarks, which no observation of character can justify, because no good man would willingly permit them to pass, however transiently, through his own mind.