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From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
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From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
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From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
agitateverbUS /ˈædʒəteɪt/
try to stir up public opinion
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
alarm'd
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From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
blendverbUS /blend/
combine into one
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
a youthful male person
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
climb'd
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From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
having made preparations
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
take in liquids
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
an old word for “before”
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
give expression to
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
fill'd
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From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
immediately past
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
held dear
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
not any; not one
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
the local environment
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
possest
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From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
quenchverbUS /kwentʃ/
satisfy
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
rashlyadverb
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
seem'd
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From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
not in physical motion
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
sway'd
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From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
threescorenoun
a set with 3 times 20 members
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
up to a particular time
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
arousing affect
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
a vivid mental image
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
at the time that
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
in or at the place that
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
which person or people
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That vision past, and of that truth possest, His passions wearied and disposed to rest, 20 George yet had will and power a place to choose, Where Hope might sleep, and terminate her views.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He chose his native village, and the hill He climb’d a boy had its attraction still; With that small brook beneath, where he would stand, And stooping fill the hollow of his hand, To quench th’ impatient thirst--then stop awhile To see the sun upon the waters smile, In that sweet weariness when, long denied, We drink and view the fountain that supplied 30 The sparkling bliss--and feel, if not express, Our perfect ease in that sweet weariness.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _THE HALL._ The Brothers met who many a year had past Since their last meeting, and that seem’d their last; They had no parent then or common friend Who might their hearts to mutual kindness bend; Who, touching both in their divided state, Might generous thoughts and warm desires create; For there are minds whom we must first excite And urge to feeling, ere they can unite; As we may hard and stubborn metals beat And blend together, if we duly heat.
a late time of life
From this reading 10 The elder, George, had past his threescore years, A busy actor, sway’d by hopes and fears Of powerful kind; and he had fill’d the parts That try our strength and agitate our hearts.
but in spite of that
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He married not, and yet he well approved The social state; but then he rashly loved; Gave to a strong delusion all his youth, Led by a vision till alarm’d by truth.
