10
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From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
20
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From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
anew
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
put or send forth
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
chancelnoun
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
CURATEnounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
well in the past; former
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
finish'd
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From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
historiansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
immediately past
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
go away from a place
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
a female domestic
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
martyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
Master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
make reference to
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
on one occasion
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
any competition
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
RuddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
try to get or reach
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
seem'd
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From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
that is looked for
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
express in speech
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
stirr'd
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From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
Sunday-task
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From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
supplicating
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From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
carry out
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
VICARnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
vicarsnounUS /ˈvɪkərz/
plural of “vicar” — a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To what famed college we our Vicar owe, To what fair county, let historians show.
at the time that
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
in or at the place that
From this reading _THE VICAR--THE CURATE, &c._ Where ends our chancel in a vaulted space, Sleep the departed vicars of the place; Of most, all mention, memory, thought are past-- But take a slight memorial of the last.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
widow'd
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From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Smiling he came, he smiled when he withdrew, And paid the same attention to the two; Meeting and parting without joy or pain, He seem'd to come that he might go again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thus he his race began, and to the end His constant care was, no man to offend; No haughty virtues stirr'd his peaceful mind, Nor urged the priest to leave the flock behind; He was his Master's soldier, but not one To lead an army of his martyrs on: 20 Fear was his ruling passion; yet was love, Of timid kind, once known his heart to move; It led his patient spirit where it paid Its languid offerings to a listening maid; She, with her widow'd mother, heard him speak, And sought awhile to find what he would seek.
but in spite of that
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Few now remember when the mild young man, Ruddy and fair, his Sunday-task began; Few live to speak of that soft soothing look He cast around, as he prepared his book; 10 It was a kind of supplicating smile, But nothing hopeless of applause, the while; And when he finish'd, his corrected pride Felt the desert, and yet the praise denied.
