Chapter VIII

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

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

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

From this reading Ah!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

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

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

for the reason that

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

the formal act of approving

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

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

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

possessive form of “cobbler” — a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading THE COBBLER’S END.

power to direct or determine

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

well in the past; former

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

command with authority

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

cut open or cut apart

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

an informal form of address for a man

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE COBBLER’S END.

lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

plural of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

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

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

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

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

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

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

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

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

an unjust act

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

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

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

plural of “juror” — someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

in like or similar manner

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

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

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

for more time

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

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

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

not able to be found

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

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

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

not any; not one

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

on one occasion

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

appeal or request earnestly

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

Identical; not different.

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

having a sharp point

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

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

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

be seated

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

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

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

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

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

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From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

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

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

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

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

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

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

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

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

during the time that

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

which person or people

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The mother departed looks down here with pride On her merciful child dealing charity wide; While man, that once governed so harsh and severe, Applies for positions in meekness and fear; Now the cane of the dude is no more on the street, The eyeglass is missing, and sharp-pointed feet, The poor “chappy” himself is beyond the bright spheres, For ’tis not the same in a thousand years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The weak-footed student at mile-posts may rest Without springing a mine in the President’s breast; There’s no splitting of hairs to deny her the prize, She receives her diploma and a blessing likewise; Now women no more stitch and stew for their lives, Or suffer injustice, because daughters or wives; Lo, they sit down as jurors, they judge and they vote, And in steering through life ply an oar in the boat.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.

a late time of life

From this reading ’tis not the same in a thousand years; How sweet and how pleasant our life now appears, For women no longer bow down at the nod Of creatures, who ruled with a chain and a rod; But as lawyers they plead, and as doctors dissect, And in temples of learning control and direct.