adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
augmentverbUS /ɔːɡˈment/
enlarge or increase
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
dalesnounUS /deɪlz/
plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
engravéd
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From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
how
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From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
IFconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
infectverbUS /ˌɪnˈfekt/
communicate a disease to
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
InfectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
late-mown
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From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
me-seems
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
meadsnounUS /miːdz/
plural of “mead” — United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
reason's
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From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The restful caves now restless visions give; In dales I see each way a hard ascent: Like late-mown meads, late cut from joy I live; Alas, sweet brooks do in my tears augment: Rocks, woods, hills, caves, dales, meads, brooks, answer me; Infected minds infect each thing they see.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
whereto
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From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading * * * * * IN wonted walks, since wonted fancies change, Some cause there is, which of strange cause doth rise: For in each thing whereto mine eye doth range, Part of my pain, me-seems, engravéd lies.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The rocks, which were of constant mind the mark, In climbing steep, now hard refusal show; The shading woods seem now my sun to dark, And stately hills disdain to look so low.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IF I could think how these my thoughts to leave, Or thinking still, my thoughts might have good end; If rebel sense would reason’s law receive; Or reason foiled, would not in vain contend: Then might I think what thoughts were best to think: Then might I wisely swim, or gladly sink.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If either you would change your cruel heart, Or, cruel still, time did your beauties stain: If from my soul this love would once depart, Or for my love some love I might obtain; Then might I hope a change, or ease of mind, By your good help, or in myself, to find.
