10
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From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
20
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From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
30
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From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
anew
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
(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 Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
Allow'd
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From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
corrodingnoun
erosion by chemical action
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
dwellsverbUS /dwelz/
third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
eagle'snounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
one or the other of two
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
FeversnounUS /ˈfiːvərz/
plural of “fever” — a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
FracturesnounUS /ˈfræktʃərz/
plural of “fracture” — breaking of hard tissue such as bone
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
GOVERNORSnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
healverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
heal'd
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From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
for this reason
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
illsnounUS /ɪlz/
plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
preventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
smooth'd
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From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
that is looked for
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
the season of growth
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
stretch'd
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From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
sufferer's
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From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
sustainsverbUS /səˈsteɪnz/
third-person singular of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
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 _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
to-day
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From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
Twas
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From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
vexverbUS /veks/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
wardsnounUS /wɔːrdz/
plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
at the time that
From this reading } See one relieved from anguish, and to-day Allow'd to walk and look an hour away; Two months confined by fever, frenzy, pain, He comes abroad and is himself again: 'Twas in the spring, when carried to the place, 30 The snow fell down and melted in his face.
in or at the place that
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
which person or people
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
wither'd
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From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _THE HOSPITAL AND GOVERNORS._ An ardent spirit dwells with Christian love, The eagle's vigour in the pitying dove; 'Tis not enough that we with sorrow sigh, That we the wants of pleading man supply; That we in sympathy with sufferers feel, Nor hear a grief without a wish to heal.
wo
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From this reading Not these suffice--to sickness, pain, and wo, The Christian spirit loves with aid to go; Will not be sought, waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty--nay, prevents the need; 10 Her utmost aid to every ill applies, And plans relief for coming miseries.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading There have all kindness, most relief--for some Is cure complete--it is the sufferer's home: Fevers and chronic ills, corroding pains, Each accidental mischief man sustains; 20 Fractures and wounds, and wither'd limbs and lame, With all that, slow or sudden, vex our frame, Have here attendance--here the sufferers lie } (Where love and science every aid apply), } And heal'd with rapture live, or soothed by comfort die.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Hence yonder building rose: on either side Far stretch'd the wards, all airy, warm, and wide; And every ward has beds by comfort spread, And smooth'd for him who suffers on the bed.
