Chapter XI

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

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

later than; following

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

in addition

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

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

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

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

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

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

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

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

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

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

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

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From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

plural of “cast” — the actors in a play

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

plural of “clay” — a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

caused to show discomposure

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

remove the dust from

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

special importance or significance

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

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

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

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

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

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

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

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

From this reading I would not stay.

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

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

someone who asks a question

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

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 We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

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

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

the force of workers available

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

being nothing more than specified

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

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From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

and nothing more

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

To move from a closed position.

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

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

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

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

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I would not stay.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

moving very fast

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

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

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

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

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

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

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

plural of “uncertainty” — being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading We think that such passages as these gave emphasis to the gathering alarm, and that many a startled inquirer, daunted by dim uncertainties, recoiled from the abyss that seemed to open at his feet, and made his peace, on such terms as consoled him, with Theology.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

an old word for “to”

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

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

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Let Science prove we are, and then What matters Science unto men, At least to me?

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I would not stay.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet after long striving with doubts and fears, after having "fought with death," he resolves that we cannot be "wholly brain, magnetic mockeries," not only cunning casts in clays:

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

From this reading He turned our ears to hear the sound of streams that, swift or slow, Draw down Æonian hills, and sow The dust of continents to be-- and he was haunted by the misgiving that man also might be a mere atom in an ever-changing universe.