Chapter IV · The Net Is Rent

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

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

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

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

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

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

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From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

approval

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

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From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

one or the other of two

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

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From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

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

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

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

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

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

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

characteristic of maturity

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

without obstructions to passage or view

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

above and across; more than

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

through chance

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

interlace the shoots of

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

the act of singing psalms or hymns

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

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From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

with speed

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

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From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

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From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

make steady

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

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

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

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

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

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

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The poetic inspiration and openness to nature’s voices, so prominent during the former days of Jewish psalmody and prophecy, had greatly decayed under the influence of a harsh formalism.

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

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

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

From this reading The air was laden with fragrant exhalations from spicy shrubs, the bending branches of which hung over the water on either bank; the grounds immediately upon the river being generally laid out in gardens, which, like those of Benoni, extended to the water’s edge.

during the time that

From this reading The lily and rose‐tree, the oleander and mulberry, each made its contribution of sweet odors, while their misty shadows quivered upon the surface of the water as the two moved gently by.

make whistling sounds

From this reading Out of the thick foliage, here and there, came the song of a nightingale, the soft whistle of a quail, or the cooing of a turtle‐dove calling its mate, perchance disturbed by the plash of the oars.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.

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

From this reading Saulus plied the oars with a steady stroke that would have done credit to more mature muscles, and the light shallop with its precious freight glided rapidly over the mirror‐like surface of the Cydnus.