10
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From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
20
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From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
(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 Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
aspiredverbUS /əˈspaɪrd/
past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
BLANEY
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From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
make calm or still
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
cannot
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From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
dowernounUS /daʊr/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
at any time
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
set up or found
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
obtain
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
GamblersnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
Gamed
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From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
griefs
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From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
groomsnounUS /ɡruːmz/
plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
HarkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
harlots
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From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
jockeyverbUS /ˈdʒɑːki/
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
the sound of laughing
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
LentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
loftieradjectiveUS /ˈlɔːftiər/
comparative of “lofty” — of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
plauditsnounUS /ˈplɔːdɪts/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
ruin'd
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From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
serpent'snounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
possessive form of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
sinner's
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From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
in the near future
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
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 Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
vilenessnoun
the quality of being wicked
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
which person or people
From this reading _LIFE OF BLANEY._ Observe that tall pale veteran! what a look Of shame and guilt! who cannot read that book?
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Misery and mirth are blended in his face, Much innate vileness and some outward grace; There wishes strong and stronger griefs are seen, Looks ever changed, and never one serene: Show not that manner, and these features all, The serpent's cunning and the sinner's fall?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, gay and handsome, he had soon the dower Of a kind wealthy widow in his power; 20 Then he aspired to loftier flights of vice, To singing harlots of enormous price; He took a jockey in his gig to buy A horse, so valued that a duke was shy; To gain the plaudits of the knowing few, Gamblers and grooms, what would not Blaney do?
a late time of life
From this reading Blaney, a wealthy heir at twenty-one, At twenty-five was ruin'd and undone: These years with grievous crimes we need not load, He found his ruin in the common road;-- Gamed without skill, without inquiry bought, Lent without love, and borrowed without thought.
yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Hark to that laughter!--'tis the way he takes To force applause for each vile jest he makes; 10 Such is yon man, by partial favour sent To these calm seats to ponder and repent.
