used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
AdornsverbUS /əˈdɔːrnz/
third-person singular of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
BidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
exhale hard
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Why this delay?
deluder
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From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
EmitsverbUS /ɪˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
FatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
gleamy
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From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading SECOND PRIEST.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
reliesverbUS /rɪˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
move upward
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SECOND PRIEST.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
sinksnounUS /sɪŋks/
plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
not in physical motion
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
taper's
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From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why this delay?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why this delay?
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
wretch's
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From this reading Hope, like the taper's gleamy light, Adorns the wretch's way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Air._ Fatigued with life, yet loth to part, On Hope the wretch relies; And every blow that sinks the heart Bids the deluder rise.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At length for joy prepare; I read your looks, and see compliance there.
