Chapter XII

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From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

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From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

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From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

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

From this reading They come to us as riders in a trade, And with much art exhibit and persuade.

anew

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

(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 Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

affect with wonder

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

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

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

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

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading They come to us as riders in a trade, And with much art exhibit and persuade.

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

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They come to us as riders in a trade, And with much art exhibit and persuade.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

mixed with impurities

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

treat or speak of with contempt

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

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From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

be foolish or senile due to old age

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

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From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading They come to us as riders in a trade, And with much art exhibit and persuade.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

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From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

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

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

start firing a weapon

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

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From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

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

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

set up or found

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

obtain

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

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

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

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

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

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From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

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

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

possessive form of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

catch fire

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

come together

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

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

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

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

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They come to us as riders in a trade, And with much art exhibit and persuade.

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From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

not one, and not any

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

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

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

win approval or support for

From this reading They come to us as riders in a trade, And with much art exhibit and persuade.

examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

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

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

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

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

comparative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

any competition

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

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

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading They come to us as riders in a trade, And with much art exhibit and persuade.

move upward

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

express in words

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

plural of “sect” — a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

a small hard fruit

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

plural of “soil” — the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

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

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

hurting

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

not circulating or flowing

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

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

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

carry out

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

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

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

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

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

information about recent and important events

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

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 } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

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

From this reading They come to us as riders in a trade, And with much art exhibit and persuade.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading They come to us as riders in a trade, And with much art exhibit and persuade.

one who stays for only a short time

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

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

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

lacking stability or fixity or firmness

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

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

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

at the time that

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

which person or people

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

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

From this reading Minds are for sects of various kinds decreed, As different soils are form'd for diff'rent seed; 10 Some, when converted, sigh in sore amaze, And some are wrapt in joy's ecstatic blaze; Others again will change to each extreme, They know not why--as hurried in a dream; Unstable they, like water, take all forms, Are quick and stagnant, have their calms and storms; High on the hills, they in the sunbeams glow; } Then muddily they move debased and slow, } Or cold and frozen rest, and neither rise nor flow.

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

an affirmative

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

but in spite of that

From this reading } Yet none the cool and prudent teacher prize; 20 On him they dote who wakes their ecstasies; With passions ready primed such guide they meet, And warm and kindle with th' imparted heat; 'Tis he who wakes the nameless strong desire, The melting rapture, and the glowing fire; 'Tis he who pierces deep the tortured breast, And stirs the terrors, never more to rest.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _SECTS AND PROFESSIONS IN RELIGION._ "Sects in Religion?"--Yes, of every race We nurse some portion in our favoured place; Not one warm preacher of one growing sect Can say our Borough treats him with neglect; Frequent as fashions they with us appear, And you might ask, "how think we for the year?"

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Opposed to these we have a prouder kind, Rash without heat, and without raptures blind; These our _Glad Tidings_ unconcern'd peruse, 30 Search without awe, and without fear refuse; The truths, the blessings found in Sacred Writ, Call forth their spleen, and exercise their wit; Respect from these nor saints nor martyrs gain; The zeal they scorn, and they deride the pain; And take their transient, cool, contemptuous view, Of that which must be tried, and doubtless--_may be true_.