Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

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

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

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

From this reading Its sources are world-wide.

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

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

possessive form of “bible” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

put on clothes

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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 {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Its stream flows from innumerable springs and fountains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading Its stream flows from innumerable springs and fountains.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading --_Richard G. Moulton_.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Its stream flows from innumerable springs and fountains.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

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

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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 {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

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From this reading --_Richard G. Moulton_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

an amount of time

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

Greek lyric poet remembered for his odes (518?-438? BC)

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

possessive form of “plato” — ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

using language effectively to please or persuade

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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From this reading --_Richard G. Moulton_.

adhering to moral principles

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Its sources are world-wide.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Its stream flows from innumerable springs and fountains.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Its stream flows from innumerable springs and fountains.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

distinguish oneself

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

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

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading {113} THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.

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

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."

involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope

From this reading Its sources are world-wide.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE _For Lovers of Literature_ {112} "It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."