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From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIGHT, OPTICS, AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
EtherealadjectiveUS /ɪˈθɪriəl/
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
the organ of sight
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
garnishnounUS /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃ/
something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
something acquired without compensation
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
gildverbUS /ɡɪld/
decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
glorifyverbUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪ/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
coins made of gold
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
INSTRUMENTSnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading LIGHT, OPTICS, AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
and nothing more
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
laudverbUS /lɔːd/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading LIGHT, OPTICS, AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
not any; not one
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
OPTICALadjectiveUS /ˈɑːptɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving light or optics
From this reading LIGHT, OPTICS, AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
OPTICSnounUS /ˈɑːptɪks/
the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
From this reading LIGHT, OPTICS, AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
PerfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
quintessencenounUS /kwɪnˈtesəns/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
rapturouslyadverb
in an ecstatic manner
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
try to get or reach
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
Sojourn'd
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From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
express in speech
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
Sphered
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From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
SprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
tabernaclenounUS /ˈtæbərnækəl/
the Mormon temple
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
taperverbUS /ˈteɪpər/
diminish gradually
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
propel through the air
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
transcendant
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From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
UntoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
wastefuladjectiveUS /ˈweɪstfəl/
inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
at the time that
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
which person or people
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful and ridiculous excess."
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading If any poet might be permitted to laud and glorify this transcendant gift, it should be the inspired Milton; who having enjoyed the blessing of light, and witnessed the varied and beautiful phenomena that accompany it, could, when afflicted by blindness, speak rapturously of its creation, in those sublime strains beginning with--
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Perfection admits of no addition, and it is just this feeling that might check the most eloquent speaker or brilliant writer who attempted to offer in appropriate language, the praises due to that first great creation of the Almighty, when the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and said, "Let there be light."
but in spite of that
From this reading [Page 256] "'Let there be light,' said God, and forthwith light Ethereal, first of things, quintessence pure, Sprung from the deep: and from her native east To journey through the airy gloom began, Sphered in a radiant cloud, for yet the sun Was not; she in a cloudy tabernacle Sojourn'd the while.
