1818
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From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
(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 However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked for Truth-- My doubts came in And with their din They wearied all my youth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
CAMBRIDGEnounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I asked for Truth-- My doubts came in And with their din They wearied all my youth.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D. M. DOLBEN: Requests.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading I asked for Truth-- My doubts came in And with their din They wearied all my youth.
DOLBEN
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From this reading D. M. DOLBEN: Requests.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I asked for Truth-- My doubts came in And with their din They wearied all my youth.
at any time
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
in a gradual manner
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
KEATSnounUS /kiːts/
Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
the literary culture
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading D. M. DOLBEN: Requests.
Maiden-Thought
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From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
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 However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
become covered with mist
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I asked for Truth-- My doubts came in And with their din They wearied all my youth.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
not any; not one
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We see not the balance of good and evil--we are in a mist--we feel the "burden of the Mystery" ...--KEATS: _Letters_, May, 1818.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
RequestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading D. M. DOLBEN: Requests.
Identical; not different.
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I asked for Truth-- My doubts came in And with their din They wearied all my youth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I asked for Truth-- My doubts came in And with their din They wearied all my youth.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However ... this Chamber of Maiden-Thought becomes gradually darkened, and at the same time, on all sides of it, many doors are set open--but all dark--all leading to dark passages.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I asked for Truth-- My doubts came in And with their din They wearied all my youth.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading I asked for Truth-- My doubts came in And with their din They wearied all my youth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading CAMBRIDGE We no sooner get into the second Chamber, which I shall call the Chamber of Maiden-Thought, than we become intoxicated with the light and the atmosphere; we see nothing but pleasant wonders, and think of delaying there for ever in delight.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I asked for Truth-- My doubts came in And with their din They wearied all my youth.
