10
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From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
20
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From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
Borough-vices
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From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
a young person of either sex
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
deignsverbUS /deɪnz/
third-person singular of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
dolenounUS /doʊl/
a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
put on clothes
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
DWELLINGSnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
at any time
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
provide as food
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
gain'd
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From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
destroyed or killed
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
How
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From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
learn'd
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From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
letter-loving
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From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
social deportment
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
Others
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From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
accept an excuse for
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
go across or through
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
quitsadjectiveUS /kwɪts/
on equal terms by payment or requital
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
with speed
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
RUTLANDnounUS /ˈrʌtlənd/
a town in central Vermont
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
Identical; not different.
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
relating to human society and its members
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
that is looked for
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
that's
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From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
they've
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From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
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 "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
literature in metrical form
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
we've
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From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what her learning?"--'Tis with awe to look In every verse throughout one sacred book; From this her joy, her hope, her peace is sought: This she has learn'd, and she is nobly taught.
at the time that
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading 20 If aught of mine have gain'd the public ear; If RUTLAND deigns these humble Tales to hear; If critics pardon what my friends approved, Can I mine ancient widow pass unmoved?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Our poor how feed we?"--To the most we give A weekly dole, and at their homes they live;-- Others together dwell--but when they come To the low roof, they see a kind of home, A social people whom they've ever known, With their own thoughts and manners like their own.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading 10 At her old house, her dress, her air the same, I see mine ancient letter-loving dame: "Learning, my child," said she, "shall fame command; Learning is better worth than house or land-- For houses perish, lands are gone and spent; In learning then excel, for that's most excellent."
an affirmative
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
but in spite of that
From this reading _THE POOR AND THEIR DWELLINGS._ Yes! we've our Borough-vices, and I know How far they spread, how rapidly they grow; Yet think not virtue quits the busy place, Nor charity, the virtues' crown and grace.
