used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
battle-drums
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From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
DraggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
gladdenverbUS /ˈɡlædən/
make glad or happy
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
grapenounUS /ɡreɪp/
any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Strike hands, young men!
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
How
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From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
the force of workers available
From this reading Strike hands, young men!
MightieradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiər/
comparative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
misfortune's
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From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And strengthen right.
express in words
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
smiteverb
inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
in the near future
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
be standing; be upright
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading And strengthen right.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Strike hands, young men!
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
moving very fast
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
express in words
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
at the time that
From this reading We know not when Death or disaster comes, Mightier than battle-drums To summon us away.
in or at the place that
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
which person or people
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Death bids us say farewell To all we love, nor stay For tears;--and who can tell How soon misfortune's hand May smite us where we stand, Dragging us down, aloof, Under the swift world's hoof?
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Strike hands for faith, and power To gladden the passing hour; To wield the sword, or raise a song;-- To press the grape; or crush out wrong.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Strike hands, young men!
