Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

love intensely

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

later than; following

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

(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 Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

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

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

forming or resembling an arch

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

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

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

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From this reading BETSEY CLARK IN DREAM-LAND.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

any very large body of (salt) water

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading BETSEY CLARK IN DREAM-LAND.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

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

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

plural of “dime” — a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

flow off gradually

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

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From this reading BETSEY CLARK IN DREAM-LAND.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

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

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

at any time

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

joyful enthusiasm

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

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

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

cleverly amusing in tone

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

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 Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

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From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

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 All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

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

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

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

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

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

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

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

From this reading BETSEY CLARK IN DREAM-LAND.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

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

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

and nothing more

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

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From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

the force of workers available

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

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

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

above and across; more than

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

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From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

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From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

full of or giving praise

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

plural of “purveyor” — someone who supplies provisions (especially food)

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

exercising power or authority

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

possessing material wealth

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

a member of any of various organizations that subsequently derived from the 17th-century society

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

only a very short time before

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

express in words

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

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

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

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

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

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

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

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

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

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

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

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

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

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

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

which person or people

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading * * * * "Betsey Clark was dreaming: It was morning, and the glorious face of the sun shone in unclouded splendor over the world--this world, which, to the good man and woman, is ever a world of Good and Beauty, viewed from the God-side, whatever it may be from the human.

showing adoration

From this reading All things were praising Him--at least all dumb things were, for men so intently adore their Lares and Penates--Dollars and Dimes--that they have scarcely time to devote a worshipful thought to Him who is King of kings, and regnant God of gods.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Could I with ink the ocean fill, Were all the earth of parchment made; Were every blade of grass a quill, And every man a scribe by trade-- To tell the love of God above Would drain the briny oceans dry: Nor would a scroll contain the whole, Though covering all the arching sky.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading "I believe just as did the writer of these lines," said the Rosicrucian, as he began his recital in the cabin of the "Uncle Sam," after partaking of what the purveyors of that steamship line, in the rich exuberance of their facetious imaginations were pleased to call a supper.