Chapter I

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

in actual fact

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

later than; following

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

(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 Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

Having no one else present.

From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

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

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

provide with a joint

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

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

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

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

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

cheerful and bright

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

see with attention

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

ask for or request earnestly

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

an old form of “can”, used with “thou”

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

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From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

an old form of “did”, used with “thou”

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

emanating from God

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Yet scarcely hadst thou formed such hopes ere she was lost!

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

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From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

opinion or judgment

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

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

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Yet scarcely hadst thou formed such hopes ere she was lost!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

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

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

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From this reading Yet scarcely hadst thou formed such hopes ere she was lost!

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Yet scarcely hadst thou formed such hopes ere she was lost!

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From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

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From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

capable of being apprehended or understood

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Yet scarcely hadst thou formed such hopes ere she was lost!

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

come together

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

the middle of the day

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

on one occasion

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

and nothing more

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

above and across; more than

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

an amount of time

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

most frequent or common

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

only a very short time before

From this reading Yet scarcely hadst thou formed such hopes ere she was lost!

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

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

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From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

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

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Yet scarcely hadst thou formed such hopes ere she was lost!

express a supposition

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

an old word for “yours”

From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

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

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

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 Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

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

From this reading At that time, it was through her,--through her alone, that thou seemed'st assured of thine own existence!

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

which person or people

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

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

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet, suppose that she herself had actually come--that she vowed to be thine, and thine only--to live for thee alone--then didst thou fold her in thy embraces, and it seemed as if Heaven opened its eternal realms to receive you--as if thou could'st raise thyself with her above all the petty sorrows or enjoyments of this every-day and earthly sphere.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

a late time of life

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.

but in spite of that

From this reading Canst thou not yet remember, how the rushing streams, the waving trees, and the balmy winds of evening, spoke to thee, in articulate and intelligible accents, of her, and of the prevailing passion which possessed thy whole heart and soul?--Canst thou yet behold how the flowers unfolded their bright beaming eyes, bearing to thine from her kisses and salutation?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Who is there, over the wide world, who has not, at one period or another, in a more or less degree, felt the mysterious influences of love?--Whoever thou art, then, courteous reader, who shalt, after the lapse of years, turn over these papers, recall, I beseech you, to recollection that noontide interval of dazzling brightness--contemplate once more that beautiful image, which came, like an impersonization of the abstract spirit of love, from divine regions, to meet you.