Chapter II · Chapter 2

higher than, or over, something

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

a cherished desire

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

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

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

move towards

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

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

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

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

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

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

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

the way of administering a business

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

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From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

deeply religious

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

noticeable heterogeneity

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

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 Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

divisible by two

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

third-person singular of “exalt” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

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

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

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

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

arranged into groups

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

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

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

of the present time and place

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

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

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

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

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

most important element

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

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

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

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

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

on one occasion

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

plural of “pathway” — a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

Roman philosopher (born in Egypt) who was the leading representative of Neoplatonism (205-270)

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

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

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

be standing; be upright

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

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

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

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

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

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

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

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

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

in the direction of

From this reading The love of beauty, which exalts the poet; that devotion to the One and that ascent of science which makes the ambition of the philosopher; and that love and those prayers by which some devout and ardent soul tends in its moral purity towards perfection.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.

precisely as stated

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

a vivid mental image

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

in or at the place that

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

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

From this reading "There are," says Plotinus, "different roads by which this end [apprehension of the Infinite] may be reached.

which person or people

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading These are the great highways conducting to that height above the actual and the particular, where we stand in the immediate presence of the Infinite, who shines out as from the deeps of the soul."--_Letter to Flaccus._ We have grouped together our English writers who are mystical in thought, according to the five main pathways by which they have seen the Vision: Love, Beauty, Nature, Wisdom, or Devotion.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Even within these groups, the method of approach, the interpretation or application of the Idea, often differs very greatly.

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

From this reading Love and Beauty Mystics In studying the mysticism of the English writers, and more especially of the poets, one is at once struck by the diversity of approach leading to unity of end.