10
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From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
20
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From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
30
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From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
51
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From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
(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 We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
ApprovingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
bigotsnounUS /ˈbɪɡəts/
plural of “bigot” — a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
call'd
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From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
distress'd
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From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
dreamersnounUS /ˈdriːmərz/
plural of “dreamer” — someone who is dreaming
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
move gently or carefully
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
exaltverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
set up or found
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
obtain
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
healverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
HelpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
honour'd
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From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
IntentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
occurring by chance
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
the force of workers available
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
PHYSICnoun
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
PROFESSIONSnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
renown'd
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From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
move upward
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
except for; apart from
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
sectaries
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From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
not often
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
the season of growth
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
TheirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
they're
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From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
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 Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
treatisenounUS /ˈtriːtəs/
a formal exposition
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
virtue's
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From this reading But this must virtue's generous effort be, And spring from nobler motives than a fee: To the physicians of the soul, and these, Turn the distress'd for safety, hope, and ease.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
which person or people
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We own that numbers join with care and skill A temperate judgment, a devoted will: Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel The painful symptoms they delight to heal; 10 Patient in all their trials, they sustain The starts of passion, the reproach of pain; With hearts affected, but with looks serene, Intent they wait through all the solemn scene; Glad, if a hope should rise from nature's strife, To aid their skill and save the lingering life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
produce a literary work
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading _PROFESSIONS--PHYSIC._ Next, to a graver tribe we turn our view, And yield the praise to worth and science due; But this with serious words and sober style, For these are friends with whom we seldom smile: Helpers of men[51] they're call'd, and we confess Theirs the deep study, theirs the lucky guess.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Some, too, admitted to this honour'd name, Have, without learning, found a way to fame; And some by learning:--young physicians write, To set their merit in the fairest light; With them a treatise is a bait that draws Approving voices; 'tis to gain applause, 30 And to exalt them in the public view, More than a life of worthy toil could do.
zealotsnounUS /ˈzeləts/
plural of “zealot” — a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans
From this reading 20 But as physicians of that nobler kind Have their warm zealots, and their sectaries blind; So among these for knowledge most renown'd, Are dreamers strange, and stubborn bigots found.
