used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
(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 All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
ArgonautsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡənɔːts/
plural of “argonaut” — someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
balmsnounUS /bɑːmz/
plural of “balm” — any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
for the reason that
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
bloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading These perfumes rouse lethargic brains From idle dreams and visions pale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
Caliphronas
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From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
calmsnounUS /kɑːmz/
plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
CrispinnounUS /ˈkrɪspɪn/
patron saint of shoemakers; he and his brother were martyred for trying to spread Christianity (3rd century)
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
dearly loved
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
recognizable; marked
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
Dengelton
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From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading These perfumes rouse lethargic brains From idle dreams and visions pale.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
Enthroned
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From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
fleecesnounUS /ˈfliːsɪz/
plural of “fleece” — the wool of a sheep or similar animal
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
the act of giving
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
the act of departing
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
hyalineadjective
resembling glass in transparency or translucency
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
not in action or at work
From this reading These perfumes rouse lethargic brains From idle dreams and visions pale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
islesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
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 The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
lethargicadjectiveUS /ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
deficient in alertness or activity
From this reading These perfumes rouse lethargic brains From idle dreams and visions pale.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
most important element
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
Maurice
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From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
Melnos
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From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
musknounUS /mʌsk/
an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
of an obscure nature
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
not any; not one
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading These perfumes rouse lethargic brains From idle dreams and visions pale.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
the possibility of future success
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading These perfumes rouse lethargic brains From idle dreams and visions pale.
Roylands
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From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
try to get or reach
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
get rid of
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
smaragdine
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From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
in the near future
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These perfumes rouse lethargic brains From idle dreams and visions pale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
tropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
a vivid mental image
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading These perfumes rouse lethargic brains From idle dreams and visions pale.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
waftverbUS /wɑːft/
be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading From distant isles of tropic blooms, Enthroned on seas of hyaline, Across the waters smaragdine, The weak winds waft us faint perfumes Of incense, musk, and fragrant balms, That shed their scents ’mid lasting calms, Beneath the shade of bending palms.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As modern Argonauts we sail Far o’er the vast mysterious main; We wish no golden fleeces sleek, But in these islands of the Greek, A woman’s lovely face we seek.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All preparations having been made, it was decided to start for Greece about the end of July; and these modern Argonauts were in the highest spirits at the prospect of the coming voyage,—Caliphronas because his object was gained, and Roylands would soon be on his way to the island of Melnos; Crispin because he had come to a comfortable understanding with Mrs. Dengelton; and Maurice for the simple reason that he was going to see in the flesh this beautiful vision of fancy which haunted his brain.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Grange was to be left to the guardianship of the housekeeper, and its master, giving up, at least for the present, a life of ease, was about to embark on one of those adventurous expeditions so dear to the hearts of our restless young Englishmen.
