Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

in addition

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

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

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

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

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

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

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

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From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

a university in England

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

deem to be

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

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From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

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

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

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From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

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

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

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

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

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

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

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

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

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

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

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From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

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From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

engage in

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

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From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

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From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

plural of “mystic” — someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

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From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

approval to do something

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

of or relating to or consisting of a quarter

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

repeat a passage from

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

in the order given

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

place restrictions on

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

possessing material wealth

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

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From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

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

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

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

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I have had, therefore, to exclude, with regret, the literature of America, so rich in mystical thought.

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From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

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

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.

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From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

the act of using

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

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From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

United States jazz musician (1904-1943)

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

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

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wish to thank Mr John Murray for kind permission to make use of an article of mine which appeared in the _Quarterly Review_, and also Dr Ward and Mr Waller for similar permission with regard to certain passages in a chapter of the _Cambridge History of English Literature_, vol. ix.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Many are the thyrsus-bearers, but few are the mystics" The variety of applications of the term "mysticism" has forced me to restrict myself here to a discussion of that philosophical type of mysticism which concerns itself with questions of ultimate reality.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading I am also indebted to Mr Bertram Dobell, Messrs Longmans, Green, Mrs Coventry Patmore and Mr Francis Meynell for most kindly allowing me to quote from the works respectively of Thomas Traherne, Richard Jefferies, Coventry Patmore, and Francis Thompson.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading My aim, too, has been to consider this subject in connection with great English writers.