10
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From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
20
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From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
(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 All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
baaing
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From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
being'snounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
possessive form of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
belabour'd
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From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
blear-eyedadjective
tired to the point of exhaustion
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
blinkverbUS /blɪŋk/
briefly shut the eyes
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
browseverbUS /braʊz/
shop around; not necessarily buying
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
Chaldeans
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From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
crownsnounUS /kraʊnz/
plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
dight
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From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
empurpledadjective
excessively elaborate or showily expressed
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
fellow-men
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From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
Fire-branded
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From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
coins made of gold
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
destroyed or killed
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
how
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From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
humsnounUS /hʌmz/
plural of “hum” — the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
juicyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːsi/
full of juice
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
masksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
used to form the superlative
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
attach to a support
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
nothingsnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋz/
inconsequential conversation
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
owl's
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From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
regalities
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From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
ripe-ear'd
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From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
except for; apart from
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
searverbUS /sɪr/
make very hot and dry
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
self-applause
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From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
shoutings
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From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
singeverbUS /sɪndʒ/
burn superficially or lightly
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
spake
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spirit'snounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
possessive form of “spirit” — the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
not in physical motion
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
thrones
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From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
tinselverbUS /ˈtɪnsəl/
impart a cheap brightness to
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
tiptopnoun
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
torturingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
turbansnounUS /ˈtɜːrbənz/
plural of “turban” — a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
unladen
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From this reading With unladen breasts, Save of blown self-applause, they proudly mount To their spirit's perch, their being's high account, Their tiptop nothings, their dull skies, their thrones-- Amid the fierce intoxicating tones Of trumpets, shoutings, and belabour'd drums, And sudden cannon.
unpack'd
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From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
unpen
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From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
vanitiesnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
vestsnounUS /vests/
plural of “vest” — a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading With not one tinge Of sanctuary splendour, not a sight Able to face an owl's, they still are dight 10 By the blear-eyed nations in empurpled vests, And crowns, and turbans.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading All! how all this hums, In wakeful ears, like uproar past and gone-- Like thunder clouds that spake to Babylon, 20 And set those old Chaldeans to their tasks.-- Are then regalities all gilded masks?
which person or people
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Who, through an idiot blink, will see unpack'd Fire-branded foxes to sear up and singe Our gold and ripe-ear'd hopes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are who lord it o'er their fellow-men With most prevailing tinsel: who unpen Their baaing vanities, to browse away The comfortable green and juicy hay From human pastures; or, O torturing fact!
