All 5 Uses of
desist
in
The Divine Comedy -- translated by Cary
- I more would add, But must from farther speech and onward way Alike desist, for yonder I behold A mist new-risen on the sandy plain.†
Canto 1.12-22 *
- As from this view I had desisted, straight Turning a little tow'rds the other pole, There from whence now the wain had disappear'd, I saw an old man standing by my side Alone, so worthy of rev'rence in his look, That ne'er from son to father more was ow'd.†
Canto 2.1-11
- To follow it I hasten'd, but with voice Of sweetness it enjoin'd me to desist.†
Canto 2.1-11
- Soon as his feet desisted (slack'ning pace), From haste, that mars all decency of act, My mind, that in itself before was wrapt, Its thoughts expanded, as with joy restor'd: And full against the steep ascent I set My face, where highest to heav'n its top o'erflows.†
Canto 2.1-11
- "How!" he exclaim'd, nor from his speed meanwhile Desisting, "If that ye be spirits, whom God Vouchsafes not room above, who up the height Has been thus far your guide?"†
Canto 2.12-22
Definition:
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(desist) to not do something