used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
affirmverbUS /əˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading ‘Where is the love, beauty and truth we seek But in our mind?
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
BlancnounUS /blæŋk/
a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
a person who is in charge
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
Cythna
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From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
divisible by two
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
governsverbUS /ˈɡʌvərnz/
third-person singular of “govern” — bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
heaven-illumined
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From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading ‘Where is the love, beauty and truth we seek But in our mind?
Maddalo
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From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
makersnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
come together
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
the force of workers available
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ‘Where is the love, beauty and truth we seek But in our mind?
Mont
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From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
and nothing more
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
religionsnounUS /riˈlɪdʒənz/
plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
try to get or reach
From this reading ‘Where is the love, beauty and truth we seek But in our mind?
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
sinlessadjective
free from sin
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
tollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
a fact that has been verified
From this reading ‘Where is the love, beauty and truth we seek But in our mind?
unappealableadjective
not subject to appeal
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘Where is the love, beauty and truth we seek But in our mind?
wanting in physical strength
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
in or at the place that
From this reading ‘Where is the love, beauty and truth we seek But in our mind?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?’ while _Mont Blanc_ is an intricate analogy to affirm that the soul has its sources in ‘the secret strength of things,’ ‘which governs thought and to the infinite heavens is a law.’
which person or people
From this reading Maddalo, in _Julian and Maddalo_, says that the soul is powerless, and can only, like a ‘dreary bell hung in a heaven-illumined tower, toll our thoughts and our desires to meet round the rent heart and pray;’ but Julian, who is Shelley himself, replies, as the makers of all religions have replied—
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He even thought that men might be immortal were they sinless, and his Cythna bids the sailors be without remorse, for all that live are stained as they are.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading He was always, indeed in chief, a witness for that ‘power unappealable.’