Chapter XXV · A Golden World

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

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading And he refound her, when he had almost forgotten her.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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

From this reading And he refound her, when he had almost forgotten her.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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

From this reading Those years, between fifteen and nineteen, are the longest in life, perhaps.

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

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

the act of conquering

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

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From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

plural of “empire” — the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Those years, between fifteen and nineteen, are the longest in life, perhaps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading And he refound her, when he had almost forgotten her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

brought together in one place

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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 How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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

From this reading And he refound her, when he had almost forgotten her.

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

From this reading And he refound her, when he had almost forgotten her.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

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

From this reading And he refound her, when he had almost forgotten her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

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

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

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

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Those years, between fifteen and nineteen, are the longest in life, perhaps.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

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

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

for the most time

From this reading Those years, between fifteen and nineteen, are the longest in life, perhaps.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading Those years, between fifteen and nineteen, are the longest in life, perhaps.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

by chance

From this reading Those years, between fifteen and nineteen, are the longest in life, perhaps.

food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

arousing affect

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

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From this reading And he refound her, when he had almost forgotten her.

plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

violent and lawless

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

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

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

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

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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

From this reading How real those poignant religions were, telling of the loves of ruffianly gods for perishable earth-maidens--so real to him that he had paid little heed to the present.

at the time that

From this reading And he refound her, when he had almost forgotten her.

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

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.

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From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

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

From this reading They had been spent by Peter among books, watching, as in a wizard's crystal, the dead world-builders at work; they had risen from their graves in the dusk of his imagination, stretched themselves, gathered strength and marched anew to the downfall of Troy and the conquest of befabled empires.

a late time of life

From this reading In those four long years, which stretch like a magic ocean between the island of boyhood and the misty coasts of early manhood, it is so easy to forget.