used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
(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 Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
CeaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
dolenounUS /doʊl/
a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
DwellsverbUS /dwelz/
third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
FliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
FourfoldadjectiveUS /ˌfɔːrˈfoʊld/
four times as great or many
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
for this reason
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
Hypolito
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From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SHADOWLAND.
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
a small worthless amount
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
MistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
not any; not one
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
overleapverb
defeat (oneself) by going too far
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
realmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
shadow-land
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From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
SHADOWLAND
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From this reading IN SHADOWLAND.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
carry out
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
TorturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
troublousadjective
full of trouble
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Weary body, aching brain, Tortured mind, and heavy soul, Fourfold being, one existence!
showing sorrow
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After that extraordinary interview with Don Hypolito in the prison, Jack ceased to take any interest in earthly matters, and went for a space into shadow-land.
at the time that
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
in or at the place that
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In such slumber should ye list, hence Flies the spirit to attain That far land of dreams and stories, Misty realms of airy glories, Where the body hath no being, Nor the eyes an earthly seeing And the mind makes no resistance To events which overleap Nature's laws, which bind existence; From our sphere the spirit fleeing Dwells but in the realm of sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
but in spite of that
From this reading Life with troublous insistence, To ye brings but constant dole, Ceaseless weeping, endless pain; Yet is all this sorrow vain When the waves of slumber roll Over body, over soul.
