used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
Ah
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From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
(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 It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
curbingnounUS /ˈkɜːrbɪŋ/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
Epicurusnoun
Greek philosopher who believed that the world is a random combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good (341-270 BC)
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
divisible by two
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
felicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
for a limitless time
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
set up or found
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
Glorvina
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From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
Inismore
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From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
for more time
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
not any; not one
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
palladiumnounUS /pəˈleɪdiəm/
a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
polluteverbUS /pəˈluːt/
make impure
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
preceptsnounUS /ˈpriːsepts/
plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
prismnounUS /ˈprɪzəm/
a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
express in words
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Ah! you will say, like other lovers, you now see the moral as well as the natural world through a prism; but would this unity of pleasure and virtue be found in the wilds of Inismore, if Glorvina was no longer there?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is certain, that you men of the world are nothing less than men of _pleasure_:--would you taste it in all its essence, come to Inismore.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ah! no, pollute not with your presence the sacred _palladium_ of all the primeval virtues; and attempt not to participate in those pure joys of the soul it would be death in me to divide even with you Here Plato might enjoy, and Epicurus revel: here we are taught to feel according to t. doctrine of the latter, that the happiness of mankind consists in _pleasure_, not such as arises from gratification of the senses, or the pursuits of vice--but from the enjoyments of the mind, the pleasures of the imagination, the affections of the heart and the sweets of virtue.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading And here we learn, according to the precepts of the former, that the summit of human felicity may be attained, by removing from the material, and approaching nearer to the intellectual world; by curbing and governing the passions, which are so much oftener inflamed by imaginary than real objects; and by borrowing from temperance, that zest which can alone render pleasure forever poignant and forever new.
