Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.

From this reading Alas! her gentle nature was not made To buffet with adversity."--ROWE.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas! her gentle nature was not made To buffet with adversity."--ROWE.

(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 * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

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

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading "I'll on and sound this secret."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "Believe me, she has won me much to pity her.

a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

From this reading Alas! her gentle nature was not made To buffet with adversity."--ROWE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

make right or correct

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

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From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

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

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

deeply religious

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

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From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

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

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

the organ of sight

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)

From this reading "I'll on and sound this secret."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Alas! her gentle nature was not made To buffet with adversity."--ROWE.

death of a person

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Believe me, she has won me much to pity her.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Believe me, she has won me much to pity her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

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

From this reading "I'll on and sound this secret."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER.

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

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Alas! her gentle nature was not made To buffet with adversity."--ROWE.

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

From this reading "Believe me, she has won me much to pity her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

bearing in mind; attentive to

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

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

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Believe me, she has won me much to pity her.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Alas! her gentle nature was not made To buffet with adversity."--ROWE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Alas! her gentle nature was not made To buffet with adversity."--ROWE.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading "Believe me, she has won me much to pity her.

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

From this reading Alas! her gentle nature was not made To buffet with adversity."--ROWE.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading "I'll on and sound this secret."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

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

From this reading "Believe me, she has won me much to pity her.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "I'll on and sound this secret."--BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

catch sight of

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

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

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

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

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

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

From this reading "Believe me, she has won me much to pity her.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

in a uniform manner

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

free from emotional agitation or nervous tension

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Alas! her gentle nature was not made To buffet with adversity."--ROWE.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

which person or people

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alas! her gentle nature was not made To buffet with adversity."--ROWE.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading "Believe me, she has won me much to pity her.

but in spite of that

From this reading * * * * * "Yet might observers in his sparkling eye Some observation, some acuteness spy The friendly thought it keen, the treacherous deem'd it sly; Yet not a crime could foe or friend detect, His actions all were like his speech correct-- Chaste, sober, solemn, and devout they named Him who was this, and not of this ashamed."--CRABBE.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "Sober he was, and grave from early youth, Mindful of forms, but more intent on truth; In a light drab he uniformly dress'd, And look serene th' unruffled mind express'd.