Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

(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 But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

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

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

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

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

a light shade of blue

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

completely happy and contented

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

rid of obstructions

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

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From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

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From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

take in solid food

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

at any time

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

the organ of sight

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

set up or found

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

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

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

exerting control or influence

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

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

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

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

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

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

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

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

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

full of or producing joy

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

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From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

a strong sexual desire

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

the force of workers available

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

subject to death

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

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From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

a large indefinite number

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

possessive form of “nirvana” — (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

persuasion formulated as a suggestion

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

more quickly

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

cut with a saw

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

get rid of

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

a very small spot

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

move an implement through

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

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

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

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

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

up to a particular time

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

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

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

in the direction of

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

filled with shade

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

not suspicious

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

characterized by variety

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

look attentively

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

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From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

plural of “welcome” — the state of being welcome

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

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

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

in or at the place that

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

during the time that

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

belonging to which person

From this reading Quicker than eagles soaring toward the sun Till but a speck against the azure vault Swoop down upon their unsuspecting prey, Quicker than watch-fires on the mountain-top Send warnings to the dwellers in the plain, Led by his guides he reached Nirvana's verge, Whence he beheld a broad and pleasant plain, Spread with a carpet of the richest green And decked with flowers of every varied tint, Whose blended odors fill the balmy air, Where trees, pleasant to sight and good for food, In rich abundance and spontaneous grow.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Seven days had passed since first he saw the light, Seven days of deep, ecstatic peace and joy, Of open vision of that blissful world, Of sweet communion with those dwelling there.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A mighty multitude, beyond the power Of men to number, moved about the plain; Some, seeming strangers, wander through the groves And pluck the flowers or eat the luscious fruits; Some, seeming visitors from better worlds, Here wait and watch as for expected guests; While angel devas, clothed in innocence, Whose faces beam with wisdom, glow with love, With loving welcomes greet each coming guest, With loving counsels aid, instruct and guide.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading A living stream, as purest crystal clear, With gentle murmurs wound along the plain, Its surface bright with fairer lotus-flowers Than mortal eye on earth had ever seen, While on its banks were cool, umbrageous groves Whose drooping branches spicy breezes stir, A singing bird in every waving bough, Whose joyful notes the soul of music shed.

past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading But having tasted, seen and felt the joys Of that bright world where love is all in all, Filling each heart, inspiring every thought, Guiding each will and prompting every act, He yearned to see the other, darker side Of that bright picture, where the wars and hates, The lust, the greed, the cruelty and crime That fill the world with pain and want and woe Have found their dwelling-place and final goal.