Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

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From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

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

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

(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 _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

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

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

inflected form of “bestride” — get up on the back of

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

one or the other of two

From this reading O'er all, the heaven's refulgent image shines; On either gate were six engraven signs.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

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From this reading O'er all, the heaven's refulgent image shines; On either gate were six engraven signs.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

opinion or judgment

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

informal intensifiers

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading O'er all, the heaven's refulgent image shines; On either gate were six engraven signs.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

plural of “goddess” — a female deity

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

coins made of gold

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading O'er all, the heaven's refulgent image shines; On either gate were six engraven signs.

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

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading O'er all, the heaven's refulgent image shines; On either gate were six engraven signs.

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

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

most important element

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

the force of workers available

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

throughout a period of time

From this reading O'er all, the heaven's refulgent image shines; On either gate were six engraven signs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF PHÆTON.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

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From this reading THE STORY OF PHÆTON.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

(Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

with restored energy

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading O'er all, the heaven's refulgent image shines; On either gate were six engraven signs.

move upward

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

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From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

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

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading O'er all, the heaven's refulgent image shines; On either gate were six engraven signs.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading O'er all, the heaven's refulgent image shines; On either gate were six engraven signs.

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 The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading O'er all, the heaven's refulgent image shines; On either gate were six engraven signs.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

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 THE STORY OF PHÆTON.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

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

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

the act of swimming

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF PHÆTON.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

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

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

create by training and teaching

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

(Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

(Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

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

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

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

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

during the time that

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On earth a different landscape courts the eyes, Men, towns, and beasts, in distant prospects rise, _20 And nymphs, and streams, and woods, and rural deities.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The sun's bright palace, on high columns raised, With burnished gold and flaming jewels blazed; The folding gates diffused a silver light, And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight; Of polished ivory was the covering wrought: The matter vied not with the sculptor's thought, For in the portal was displayed on high (The work of Vulcan) a fictitious sky; A waving sea the inferior earth embraced, And gods and goddesses the waters graced.

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

From this reading _10 Ægeon here a mighty whale bestrode; Triton, and Proteus, (the deceiving god,) With Doris here were carved, and all her train, Some loosely swimming in the figured main, While some on rocks their dropping hair divide, And some on fishes through the waters glide: Though various features did the sisters grace, A sister's likeness was in every face.