Chapter XI

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

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

(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 Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

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

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

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

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

an old word for “between”

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

the act of closing something

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

a farm where dairy products are produced

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

at any time

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

give expression to

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

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

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

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

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

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

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

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

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

immediately past

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

a particular point in time

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

the middle of the day

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

not divisible by two

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

and nothing more

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

an amount of time

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

cut down on; make a reduction in

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

restored to a new condition

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

intense aversion

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

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

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

having a supporting base

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

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

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

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

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

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

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

the upper part of anything

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

having or denoting a high range

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

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

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

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

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

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

From this reading His love at this moment--which is closing upon noon--is standing in her cool dairy upon business thoughts intent yet with a certain look of expectation and anxiety upon he face,--a _listening_ look may best express it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY RETURNS TO HIS ALLEGIANCE--HOW HE DISCOVERS HIS DIVINITY DEEP IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME MYSTIC RITES WITHIN THE COOL PRECINCTS OF HER TEMPLE--AND HOW HE SEEKS TO REDUCE HER TO REASON FROM THE TOP OF AN INVERTED CHURN.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading To Rodney, last night is one ever to be remembered as being a period almost without end, and as a perfect specimen of how seven hours can be made to feel like twenty-one.

a person absorbed by the concerns and interests and pleasures of the present world

From this reading To-day--that "liberal worldling," that "gay philosopher"--is here; and last night belongs to us only in so far as it deserves a place in our memory or has forced itself there in spite of our hatred and repugnance.

but in spite of that

From this reading Thus at odd moments time can treble itself; but with the blessed daylight come comfort and renewed hope, and Geoffrey, greeting with rapture the happy morn, that, "Waked by the circling hours, with rosy hand Unbars the gates of light," tells himself that all may yet be right betwixt him and his love.