Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

matters of personal concern

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

(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 _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

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

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

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

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

from appearances alone

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

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

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

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

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

a young person of either sex

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

the first light of day

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

recognizable; marked

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

a state of high honor

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

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

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

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

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

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

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

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

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

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

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

not any; not one

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

a perceptual structure

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

(Greek mythology) the Titan who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to mankind; Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock where an eagle gnawed at his liver until Hercules rescued him

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

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

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

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

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

set or keep apart

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

the act of closing something

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

given added strength or support

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.

the rays of the sun

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

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

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

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

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

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

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

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

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

Released from physical or magical bonds; free and unrestricted.

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

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

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

the act of using

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And so it seemed to Paul a few weeks later when he returned to England from America, where he had been to settle up his affairs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

at the time that

From this reading _Prometheus Unbound._ Very often in life, when the way seems all prepared for joy, there comes instead an unexpected time of sadness that makes all the preparation seem useless and of no purpose.

in or at the place that

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

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

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

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

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

belonging to which person

From this reading Those coloured threads, whose ends and beginnings are not seen, weave this unexpected twist in the pattern, and one knows the bitterness that asks secretly, What can be the use of efforts thus rendered apparently null and void at a single stroke? forgetting the roots of faith that are thereby strengthened, and shutting the eyes to the glory of the whole pattern, which it is always the endeavour of the imagination to body forth.

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From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading See where the child of heaven, with wingéd feet, Runs down the slanted sunlight of the dawn.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading For he had decided to sever his connection with the Lumber Company, and to devote his life henceforward to battling against the wrongs and sufferings of childhood.