Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A CAMPAIGN OF PLOTS.

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

(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 Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

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

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

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From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

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

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

brought into existence

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading A CAMPAIGN OF PLOTS.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

intentionally conceived

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

in a dreamy manner

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

half the width of an em

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

only a very short time before

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

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

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

the act of retaining something

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

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

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

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

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

plural of “mi” — destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

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From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

relating to or associated with necromancy

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CAMPAIGN OF PLOTS.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

on one occasion

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

go across or through

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading A CAMPAIGN OF PLOTS.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

an angry dispute

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

except for; apart from

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

cut with a saw

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

express in words

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

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From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

having a supporting base

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

carry out

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

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

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

in the direction of

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

characterized by variety

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Rome, in her most imperial days, never dreamed of the scenic glories that Richmond, like a spoiled beauty, was hardly conscious of holding as her dower.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

in or at the place that

From this reading Thoughts of this sort filled Barney Moore's mind too, that delicious September afternoon as he stood gazing dreamily down the river, toward that vague morning-land of the sun's rising, where his mind saw the long lines of blue his eyes ached to rest on.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Indeed, such is the necromantic mastery of the passion of the beautiful that, once standing on the glorious hill, that commands the James for twenty miles--twenty miles of such varied loveliness of color, configuration, and _mis en scène_, that the purple distances of Naples seem common to it--standing there, I say, one day, when the sword had long been rusting in the scabbard, and the memory of those who raised it in revolt had faded from all minds save those who wanted office--this historian thought that, had it been his lot to be born in that lovely spot, he, too, would have fought for State caprices--just as a gallant man will take up the quarrel of beauty, right or wrong!

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

From this reading Meanwhile, there were curious events passing and coming to pass on the seven hills upon which the proud young capital of the proud young Confederacy stood.