Chapter X

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

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

anew

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

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From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

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From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

possessive form of “augusta” — the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

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From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

possessive form of “britain” — a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

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From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading 'Twas Death—'twas the death of my mistress that came.

third-person singular of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

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From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

involving or characterized by harmony

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

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

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

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

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

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

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

a female domestic

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

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

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading 'Twas Death—'twas the death of my mistress that came.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

not any; not one

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

throughout a period of time

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

exercising power or authority

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

precisely, exactly

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

express in words

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading WOMAN SPEAKER.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

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

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

an old word for “yours”

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

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

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

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From this reading 'Twas Death—'twas the death of my mistress that came.

not known

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

up to a particular time

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

third-person singular of “warm” — get warm or warmer

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

be dressed in

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

during the time that

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading WOMAN SPEAKER.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "The garland of beauty," 'tis thus she would say, "No more shall my crook or my temples adorn: I'll not wear a garland—Augusta's away, I'll not wear a garland until she return; But, alas! that return I never shall see: The echoes of Thames shall my sorrows proclaim, There promised a lover to come—but, ah me!

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

be the cause or source of

From this reading Old Edward's sons, unknown to yield, Shall crowd from Cressy's laurell'd field, To do thy memory right; For thine and Britain's wrongs they feel, Again they snatch the gleamy steel, And wish the avenging fight.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading In innocence and youth complaining, Next appear'd a lovely maid; Affliction, o'er each feature reigning, Kindly came in beauty's aid; Every grace that grief dispenses, Every glance that warms the soul, In sweet succession charms the senses, While pity harmonized the whole.