Chapter X

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

(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 Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading PAUL AND YOUNG STEPHEN.

react verbally

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

lacking or showing a lack of due concern

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

give encouragement to

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

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

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

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From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

one or the other of two

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

heighten or intensify

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

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

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

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

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

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

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

and nothing more

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

a male relative

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading PAUL AND YOUNG STEPHEN.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

gather

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

take up or begin anew

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

something that follows something else

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading PAUL AND YOUNG STEPHEN.

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

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

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

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

in the direction of

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

relieve oneself of troubling information

From this reading Paul gently lets his nephew unbosom all his heart, and, point by point, meets the young man's difficulties with senior counsel and instruction.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

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

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The brilliant weather, with the sparkling sea Blue under the blue heaven above it bowed, There the great sun, his solitary state Making his own pomp as it moved along In that imperial progress through the skies, The blithe wind blowing in the singing sails, And the gay answer of the bounding bark, On either hand bright glimpses of the shore-- All these things to enliven were not enough For that day's need to Paul and those with him: They could not rally to their customed cheer, Serious, not sad, although light-hearted never.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading In sequel of the tragic crime and doom that had just been witnessed by him in the case of Shimei, young Stephen is drawn to resume with his kinsman Paul the topic of the imprecatory psalms, which they had previously discussed on their night ride from Jerusalem toward Cæsarea.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading PAUL AND YOUNG STEPHEN.