Chapter I

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From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

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From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

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From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

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From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

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From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

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From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

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From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

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From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

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From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

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From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

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From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

on or to one side

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

ask for or request earnestly

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

the formal act of approving

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

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

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

put or send forth

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

take in liquids

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

agreeably diverting

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

(Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

accept an excuse for

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

an ornamental facade

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

any thick, viscous matter

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

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

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

in an idle manner

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

held up in the air

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

in a slow, leisurely or prolonged way

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

possessive form of “lot” — (often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

joined in matrimony

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

the force of workers available

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

of a white the color of fresh milk

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a separate part of a whole

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

any location known for vice and corruption

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

given added strength or support

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

inflected form of “sun” — expose one's body to the sun

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

in or at that place or location

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

accept gladly

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

during the time that

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading 139 She let them down from the window of her house, 143 She smote the nail into his temples, 145 Cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech's head, 147 And she betrayed him, 149 Turned her pretty head aside and blushed, 170 And Boaz and Ruth were married, 173 And I said-- 180 A RIPPLE OF DISSENSION AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Original Illustrations by W. L. Dodge I hummed a gay little tune for his benefit, _Frontispiece_.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"

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From this reading 115 And every kiss strengthened her determination, 119 They clasped hands lingeringly and said a soft good night, 129 Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, 132 What would'st thou?

a late time of life

From this reading He held my milk-white hand in his, 13 Our first parents, 17 While Adam was idly, lazily sunning himself in the garden, 25 The Serpent did tempt me, 28 And the men watched to see her go by, 33 And the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house, 37 Abraham entertaining the three angels, 41 And he sent Hagar and Ishmael out into the wilderness, 43 And Abraham went down to Egypt, 44 Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher, 55 I will go, 58 Two little boys played marbles, 59 Esau cheated out of his blessing, 62 And Rebekah was--a woman, 64 And there came two angels to Sodom, 69 And Lot went out and tried to pacify them, 71 Lot's wife looked back, 75 Look not behind thee, 80 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept, 87 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, 89 She hoped he would excuse her for not arising, 94 Put up his hands in welcome and said "Ah, goo! ah goo!"