Chapter XVII

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

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

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

anew

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

react verbally

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

brought together in one place

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

intentionally conceived

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

lacking distinguishing characteristics or features

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

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

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

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

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

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

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

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

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

only a very short time before

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

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

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

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

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

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

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

a point or extent in space

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

engage in

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

not any; not one

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

many times at short intervals

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

and nothing more

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

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

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

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

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

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From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

not circulating or flowing

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The continual acting of a part suggested the question--his being able to assume a character, to fill it out, to mould himself to it, and so to act it consistently and hardly with conscious effort, emphasized the question.

third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

lacking official approval

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

up to a particular time

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

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

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In answer to the question, "What am I in my being, my centre and self?" that centre and self seemed to grow featureless to his questioning.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

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

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

during the time that

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading He passed through the army, around it, and back again, explained his scheme for the capture of Washington, collected orders for the delivery of unlicensed whiskey, and walked in the shadow of his discontent.

a Caucasian

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On stagnant pools the water-lilies float, no doubt, white and passionate in fragrance, and cardinal flowers are along their shores; but law and divinity seem to be with the rivers--such rivers as the Shenandoah, which Gard met at different points, and often enough during October, until it had become a familiar sight--until the leaves of the oaks had turned a burnished red-and-bronze, and the Confederate army had moved far up the valley.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading On the Question of the Exact Location of the Divinity which is Ultimately Called Worth While There is said to be a divinity in our discontent, the pull of some large law and onward gravitation such as tends to make vivid rivers, and only where it fails to influence are stagnant pools.