used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
Arria
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From this reading Vergilius and Arria had crossed the boundary of barbaric evolution under the leadership of love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading The young man was now in the borderland of new attainment.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading Vergilius and Arria had crossed the boundary of barbaric evolution under the leadership of love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It had broadened the sympathy of man; it had extended his vision beyond selfish limits.
borderlandnoun
district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area
From this reading The young man was now in the borderland of new attainment.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading Vergilius and Arria had crossed the boundary of barbaric evolution under the leadership of love.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading It had broadened the sympathy of man; it had extended his vision beyond selfish limits.
placed crosswise
From this reading Vergilius and Arria had crossed the boundary of barbaric evolution under the leadership of love.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
evolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading Vergilius and Arria had crossed the boundary of barbaric evolution under the leadership of love.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It had broadened the sympathy of man; it had extended his vision beyond selfish limits.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had broadened the sympathy of man; it had extended his vision beyond selfish limits.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had broadened the sympathy of man; it had extended his vision beyond selfish limits.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading Vergilius and Arria had crossed the boundary of barbaric evolution under the leadership of love.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading It had broadened the sympathy of man; it had extended his vision beyond selfish limits.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It had broadened the sympathy of man; it had extended his vision beyond selfish limits.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
the force of workers available
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
plummetverbUS /ˈplʌmət/
drop sharply
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading It had broadened the sympathy of man; it had extended his vision beyond selfish limits.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It had broadened the sympathy of man; it had extended his vision beyond selfish limits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Vergilius and Arria had crossed the boundary of barbaric evolution under the leadership of love.
upliftverbUS /ˈʌplɪft/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
Vergilius
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From this reading Now in Vergilius and in many of that time the human heart had dropped its plummet into new depths of feeling, the human mind had made a reach for nobler principles.
a vivid mental image
From this reading It had broadened the sympathy of man; it had extended his vision beyond selfish limits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young man was now in the borderland of new attainment.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A greater love between men and women, spreading mysteriously, had been as the uplift of a mighty wave on the deep of the spirit.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man was now in the borderland of new attainment.
