10
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From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
20
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From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
30
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From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
(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 Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
Belinda's
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From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
deathlessadjective
never dying
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
detains
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From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
dress'd
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From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
ElateverbUS /ɪˈleɪt/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
enthroned
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From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
opinion or judgment
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
FliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
fountain-head
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From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
gav'st
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From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
a state of high honor
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
horrificadjectiveUS /hɔːˈrɪfɪk/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
ill-drawn
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From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
INNSnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
kinglyadjectiveUS /ˈkɪŋli/
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
mad'st
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From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
MusenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
o'erlooking
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From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
shagnounUS /ʃæɡ/
a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
ShillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
deliver by singing
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Come, lend thy cheerful light, and give to please These seats of revelry, these scenes of ease; Who sings of Inns much danger has to dread, And needs assistance from the fountain-head.
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 _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
triflest
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From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
unsungadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌŋ/
not famous or acclaimed
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
village-school
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From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
accept gladly
From this reading Yet nothing dreadful to his friends the sight, But sign and pledge of welcome and delight: To him the noblest guest the town detains Flies for repast, and in his court remains; 30 Him too the crowd with longing looks admire, Sigh for his joys, and modestly retire; Here not a comfort shall to them be lost Who never ask or never feel the cost.
at the time that
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
which person or people
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading High in the street, o'erlooking all the place, The rampant Lion shows his kingly face; 20 His ample jaws extend from side to side, His eyes are glaring, and his nostrils wide; In silver shag the sovereign form is dress'd; A mane horrific sweeps his ample chest; Elate with pride, he seems t' assert his reign, And stands, the glory of his wide domain.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _INNS._ Much do I need, and therefore will I ask, A Muse to aid me in my present task; For then with special cause we beg for aid, When of our subject we are most afraid: Inns are this subject--'tis an ill-drawn lot; So, thou who gravely triflest, fail me not.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
but in spite of that
From this reading Fail not, but haste, and to my memory bring Scenes yet unsung, which few would choose to sing: Thou mad'st a Shilling splendid; thou hast thrown On humble themes the graces all thine own; 10 By thee the Mistress of a village-school Became a queen, enthroned upon her stool; And far beyond the rest thou gav'st to shine Belinda's Lock--that deathless work was thine.
