used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
(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 Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
am'rous
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From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
another's
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From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
AwakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
Caliphronas
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From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
DisdainfuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
Endymion
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From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
a long fixed look
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
habituated
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From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
the quality of being humane
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
lotus-eating
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From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
social deportment
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
Maurice
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From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
modellingnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
MunchausennounUS /ˈmʌntʃaʊzɪn/
German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
in the near future
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
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 At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
up to a particular time
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
UlyssesnounUS /juːˈlɪsiz/
(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Caliphronas played his part in this country house comedy in the most admirable manner, and, owing to his good looks, his good manners, and his good temper, soon established himself as a universal favorite.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
being of use or service
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
precisely as stated
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
virileadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrəl/
characterized by energy and vigor
From this reading This splendid flower of humanity which had bloomed to such beauty under the serene skies of the East fascinated Maurice greatly, and he took a genuine pleasure in modelling the Endymion from the Count; though at times, in spite of his artistic capabilities, he almost despaired of being able to mould the soft clay into a perfect representation of this virile perfection.
waitest
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From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
in or at the place that
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the next week or so life passed very agreeably at the Grange, and its inmates, becoming habituated to one another’s society, settled down into a lotus-eating existence, which, if not a useful one, was at least infinitely charming.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oh, goddess wise, Disdainful of the sultry sun, Thou waitest till his course is run Then stealing where Endymion In slumber lies, With am’rous sighs Awake him in that secret nest, All drowsy with enchanted rest, To lie upon thy silver breast; While daylight dies, In western skies, And shyly peering one by one, The stars gaze on that meeting blest.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading At the same time the intercourse between the sculptor and his model was very pleasant, as Caliphronas was a most delightful companion, and told stories of his adventures in a manner worthy of Ulysses or Munchausen.
