Chapter 3 of Milton: Minor Poems is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Milton: Minor Poems is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry. In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe. 50. With turtle wing. With the wing of a turtle-dove.
Chapter 3 of Milton: Minor Poems is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the whole amount
From this reading “In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.”
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading “In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.”
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.”
a particular environment or walk of life
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading “In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.”
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading “In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.”
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading “With turtle wing.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.”
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From this reading 50.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the wing of a turtle-dove.
the whole amount
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
literature in metrical form
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
unusual or striking
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading With turtle wing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the wing of a turtle-dove.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We see, then, what we must understand by the oft-recurring _spheres_ in Milton's poetry.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the line, _Down through the turning sphere_, however, the singular _sphere_ is obviously used to mean the whole aggregate of spheres composing the starry universe.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading With turtle wing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With turtle wing.
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