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  • Help on interpreting Helen Marie Williams Sonnet to the Moon?

    The glitt'ring colours of the day are fled;

    Come, melancholy orb! that dwell'st with night,

    Come! and o'er earth thy wand'ring lustre shed,

    Thy deepest shadow, and thy softest light;

    To me congenial is the gloomy grove,

    When with faint light the sloping uplands shine;

    That gloom, those pensive rays alike I love,

    Whose sadness seems in sympathy with mine!

    But most for this, pale orb! thy beams are dear,

    For this, benignant orb! I hail thee most:

    That while I pour the unavailing tear,

    And mourn that hope to me in youth is lost,

    Thy light can visionary thoughts impart,

    And lead the Muse to soothe a suff'ring heart.

    I need some help on interpreting this sonnet and why it is important. Also, how the author gets the central idea across and the techniques she uses. It seems as if the moon has a beneficial effect on her, as if it is a counselor to her problems yet the moon can not communicate with her. It has a faint light mentioned a few times but I am not sure what that symbolizes, if anything. Also, the moon seems to turn from melancholy to benignant at the end, is she using the moon/night/darkness as an outlet for her thoughts and stress and it makes her feel better? Just trying to expand on my ideas and see if others see that. I am not very good at finding the meaning of poems and the assignment I currently have is challenging to me.

    2 AnswersPoetry8 years ago
  • Is this an improper use of the word former? Grammar question?

    Just an argument online that I'm interested in. In response to someone saying you want to hear a good joke? Someone said 'Terrelle Pryor's former college..." trying to make fun of Ohio State. The Ohio State alum said that former doesn't even make sense in that sentence. It doesn't? I thought that was how it was supposed to be used but I don't know.

    1 AnswerWords & Wordplay10 years ago
  • Any ideas on a prop to use for a demonstrative speech on getting a passport?

    I am doing a speech on how to get a passport, but I need to use a prop or members of the class and I can't think of any ideas.

    1 AnswerHomework Help1 decade ago
  • What is the significance of this Triumph of the Will picture?

    http://www.amoeba.com/dynamic-images/blog/Charles/...

    I think this is an interesting photo. It is a very unique view and interesting how it is focused. What is the meaning of this picture? Significance? It is showing three leaders walking up to the front of the Nazi Party, during the Nuremburg Rally.

    1 AnswerHistory1 decade ago
  • how to write this as an equation?

    A phone company charges 26.95 a month with .24 cents per minute. but you get a 100 free minute

    2 AnswersMathematics1 decade ago
  • What is this song? Rap song?

    There is this song, I have been hearing on the radio. One guy sings, and another one raps. But the one that sings says something like "you're all I need" and then the other one raps. I can't find it.

    2 AnswersRap and Hip-Hop1 decade ago
  • Girl, Just wants to be friends, after just meeting?

    This girl I met is so hot, and she wants to go to the movies, she asked me, I know wierd already haha, but has already stated she just got out of a serious relationship and just wants to be friends. She wanted to avoid awkwardness at the movies this weekend. I just wanted to be friends to, really, at least for now, I just met her, but is that just mean she doesn't want to go fast, or making sure I know I don't have a chance, or what is that lol. This isn't the traditional, "just wants to be friends" when you are already in a relationship. I mean, I don't have a chance down the road?! It could even be that this is a good oppurtunity. I think she just wanted to make sure I didn't put any moves, or try to kiss her already, which I didn't consider doing as we barely know each other.

    3 AnswersSingles & Dating1 decade ago
  • Toshiba Laptop sound Distorted?

    Toshiba A105-S4254

    My laptop had a problem with the sound, I tried redownloading sound card and other fixes. Then I recovered it as I had other problems. It was fine for about 2 weeks now it is bad again. The sound is almost robotic at some points and lags the computer. Even when listening offline it slows the song down and lengthens it. I was wondering if I can fix it.

    1 AnswerLaptops & Notebooks1 decade ago
  • Can you rate my poem? Ode to golf.?

    Tried to rhyme it. I wrote this poem for my love, golf :)

    What a game, golf is to play,

    I wish I could play, this sport everyday,

    Sometimes its good, sometimes its bad,

    It makes me so happy, and frustrated, and mad.

    I tee up the beautiful, wonderful ball,

    And hopefully today, I don’t have to call,

    “Fore!” to warn other players, golfing ahead,

    that a ball may strike them, striking them dead.

    Globally known as a slow, quiet game,

    But yelling is common, for the shots, good and lame.

    So many bad things can happen out there,

    On the soft, green grass, thick as full hair,

    You may make a splash, or hit a tree,

    Be in the sand, or right, where you can’t see.

    You may have a bad lie, be to far away,

    Many things can go wrong to ruin your day,

    But just when you think, this is a bad game,

    You hit a great shot, to remind you why you came,

    The ball hits the club, it feels just right,

    Flies through the air, perfect trajectory and flight,

    Lands on the green, goes toward the pole,

    Rolls slowly, and amazingly, right into the hole.

    Your buddies erupt, into a loud roar,

    And then you mark up a wonderful score.

    After a day, four hours, walking in the sun,

    You think to yourself, “Wow that was fun.”

    The challenge, the battle, excitement, and pressure,

    Used in your life, as a refresher,

    Then you come out tomorrow, to challenge the course,

    Only to think again, you and golf, need a divorce

    2 AnswersPoetry1 decade ago
  • Where can I find vocabulary found in the book Going after Cacciato?

    Is there somewhere I can find a list of vocab words to know before a class reads Going after Cacciato by Tim O'Brien.

    1 AnswerBooks & Authors1 decade ago
  • What does message say when someone has blocked your number? Verizon?

    In the spam controls verizon lets u block up to 5 numbers from texts and calls. I think this girl has blocked my number, when I text it it says "invalid destination or service blocked at destination." Does that mean she did? Or is this a different error. I can text everyone except her, I don't think she would block my number but I don't know.

    2 AnswersCell Phones & Plans1 decade ago
  • Why didn't the cop pull me over?

    I was going extremely fast and I didn't see the cop until I was right next to him. He was facing the other direction in a median but he could have gotten me. I thought for sure it was over. I never do this but there weren't many cars and I wanted to test out my car kind of, I don't know what I was thinking. I hope nothing will happen. I turned my normal left shortly after, so if he alerted another cop down the road, I never got to him. I am pretty shook up from the situation and will definitely learn. I just hope the police don't come to my house right now. Lets just go with I was going 100 in a 50 past a cop. Is there any way something will happen now, no way cop got information or anything. I will go back to my usual 5 over is safe rule now.

    4 AnswersLaw Enforcement & Police1 decade ago
  • Things you don't want to hear while driving? Fun list.?

    I am doing things you don't want to hear while driving, almost like a Letterman top 10 list just for fun. I was talking to my brother and things we have heard our parents, or grandparents say while driving. So far I got:

    1-“I guess I should stay on the road.”

    2-“I can’t see.”

    3-“Man, it is really dark”

    4-“Where is the road?”

    5-“Can I turn here?”

    6-“Can I go now?”

    7-“Oh no, that’s a one way street.”

    8-“Hold on to your hats.”

    9-“I wish I could see out this window.”

    10-“Can you see where were going?”

    11-“Oh my gosh, the trunk is wide open.”

    So what have you heard over the years?

    2 AnswersOther - United States1 decade ago
  • Is there any way to find the video of Cal Ripken 2131 home run?

    Chris Berman's memorable call, "Oh my goodness, he's done it again." I can't find it anywhere. I know there has to be a way to watch it. Ripken hit a home run on the tying game, and then hits one in the record breaking game, and it was the a great moment in history. Especially for an Orioles fan like me.

    4 AnswersBaseball1 decade ago
  • What are those moving images called?

    Some people use them for avatars, and they are a small box, animated picture. I just can't remember what they are called. I think there is a website with millions of these. It is like a short video clip in the picture. It just keeps on playing over and over. Easy 10 points.

    5 AnswersOther - Internet1 decade ago
  • Rank this team for a Rotisserie League, 1-10, 10 being best?

    Strengths, weaknesses.

    Can this team be beat, it is so great :D

    C- Joe Mauer MIN

    1B- Carlos Pena TB

    2B- Placido Polanco DET

    3B- Chone Figgins LAA

    SS- Ryan Theriot CHC

    2B/SS- Kelly Johnson ATL

    1B/3B- Joey Votto CIN

    OF- Nick Markakis BAL

    OF- Jay Bruce CIN

    OF- Justin Upton ARI

    OF- Brad Hawpe COL

    OF- Conor Jackson ARI

    UTIL- Matt Wieters

    Bench- Yunel Escobar ATL

    Tim Lincecum SF

    Brandon Webb ARI

    Cole Hamels PHI

    Francisco Liriano MIN

    James Shields TB

    Matt Garza TB

    Trevor Hoffman MIL

    Huston Street COL

    Brandon Lyon DET

    Bench Pitchers:

    Jeremy Guthrie BAL

    John Maine NYM

    3 AnswersFantasy Sports1 decade ago
  • Is there a site to trade in video games?

    I want to know if anyone has traded there video games online successfully. I would like to trade in a bunch of old games but want a legit site, and would like to avoid ebay. Is there a site you can trade them for cash. I looked at gametradecentral.com but I heard that is not legit. Is there a site like that but it is legit. A lot of places just give store credit but I would like the money. I might just go to gamestop or something.

    Thanks for any help

    2 AnswersVideo & Online Games1 decade ago
  • What is the role of size in Gulliver's Travels?

    What is accomplished by this? He is huge then small, but I don't completely understand why.

    3 AnswersBooks & Authors1 decade ago
  • Which course should I play? Osprey Ridge or Magnolia?

    I am playing 2 courses when I come down to disney on a trip soon. I am already playing Falcon's Fire. Should I play Magnolia or Osprey Ridge?

    I know the answers, like, they are both so great or you can't go wrong, but I would like to know what reasons are likeable or set them apart, any recommendations. Don't say play them both, I am only playing one.

    Thanks for any help!

    2 AnswersGolf1 decade ago
  • How do I remove Avast and Mcafee?

    I can't find these programs but Kesparsky says it can't run with these products and they have to be removed.

    Specifically

    Alwil Avast 4.0

    Mcafee Internet Security Suite with Siteadvisor

    6 AnswersSecurity1 decade ago