Chapter XXXIII

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From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

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From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

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From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

matters of personal concern

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

how long something has existed

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

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From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

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From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

rid of obstructions

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

unvarying in nature

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

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From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

destroy completely

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

deeply religious

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

an old form of “does”

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

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From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

death of a person

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

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From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

irritate or vex

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

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From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

and nothing more

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

the literary culture

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

a female domestic

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

engage in

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

come together

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

the force of workers available

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

not any; not one

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

not one, and not any

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

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From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

go across or through

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

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From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

third-person singular of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

induce to have sex

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

a bad person who entices others into error or wrongdoing

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

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From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

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From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

the process of becoming softer

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

affording physical relief

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

possessive form of “spirit” — the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

believed likely

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

plural of “swing” — a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

express in words

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

an old word for “yours”

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

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From this reading There was indeed a frown, a trick of state In Jachin;--formal was his air and gait; But if he seem'd more solemn and less kind Than some light men to light affairs confined, Still 'twas allow'd that he should so behave As in high seat, and be severely grave.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

at the time that

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _THE PARISH-CLERK._ With our late vicar, and his age the same, } His clerk, hight Jachin, to his office came: } The like slow speech was his, the like tall slender frame.

inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading "Me has the sly seducer oft withstood," Said pious Jachin,--"but he gets no good; I pass the house where swings the tempting sign, 30 And, pointing, tell him, 'Satan, that is thine;' I pass the damsels pacing down the street, And look more grave and solemn when we meet; Nor doth it irk me to rebuke their smiles, Their wanton ambling and their watchful wiles.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading This book-taught man to man's first foe profess'd Defiance stern, and hate that knew not rest; He held that Satan, since the world began, 20 In every act had strife with every man; That never evil deed on earth was done, But of the acting parties he was one: The flattering guide to make ill prospers clear; To smooth rough ways the constant pioneer; The ever-tempting, soothing, softening power, Ready to cheat, seduce, deceive, devour.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.

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From this reading } But Jachin was the gravest man on ground, And heard his master's jokes with look profound; For worldly wealth this man of letters sigh'd, And had a sprinkling of the spirit's pride; But he was sober, chaste, devout, and just, One whom his neighbours could believe and trust: Of none suspected, neither man nor maid 10 By him were wrong'd, or were of him afraid.