Chapter VII

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

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.

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

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

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

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

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From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

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From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.

lively and brisk

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

issue a decree

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

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From this reading Let us be glad the powers deveyne Nae war’ extendit.

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From this reading Let us be glad the powers deveyne Nae war’ extendit.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading “What if the hand of fate, unkind, Has us’d fremtly, need we peyne?

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From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

not fit to assume responsibility

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

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From this reading “What if the hand of fate, unkind, Has us’d fremtly, need we peyne?

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From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

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From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Let us be glad the powers deveyne Nae war’ extendit.

imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “What if the hand of fate, unkind, Has us’d fremtly, need we peyne?

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

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

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From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

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

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

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

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

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

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.

and nothing more

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us be glad the powers deveyne Nae war’ extendit.

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From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

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From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.

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

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.

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From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.

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From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

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From this reading Let us be glad the powers deveyne Nae war’ extendit.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

a condition requiring relief

From this reading “What if the hand of fate, unkind, Has us’d fremtly, need we peyne?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

in a stubborn unregenerate manner

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “What if the hand of fate, unkind, Has us’d fremtly, need we peyne?

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

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From this reading “What if the hand of fate, unkind, Has us’d fremtly, need we peyne?

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Let us be glad the powers deveyne Nae war’ extendit.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

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From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

a fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.

the complete duration of something

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

not in physical motion

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

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

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.

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

From this reading “Let us—sen leyfe is but a span— Still be as canty as we can, Rememb’ring Heaven has ordered Man To practise patience, An’ not to murmur ’neath his han’, Leyke feckless gations.”

lacking kindness

From this reading “What if the hand of fate, unkind, Has us’d fremtly, need we peyne?

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us be glad the powers deveyne Nae war’ extendit.

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From this reading “What if the hand of fate, unkind, Has us’d fremtly, need we peyne?

compress into a wad

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Let us be glad the powers deveyne Nae war’ extendit.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What if the hand of fate, unkind, Has us’d fremtly, need we peyne?

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

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From this reading “But if we wullent be content Wi’ th’ blessings sec as heav’n has sent, But obstinately wad prevent Wise fate’s decree, See fwoak mun just pursue the bent I’ their own bree.

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From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Tho’ you’ve lost your sight an’ me meyne, We cannot mend it.