10
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From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
AbsentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
address'd
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From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
anew
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
call'd
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From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
an occurrence of something
From this reading “What has detain’d thee? some parochial case?
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
DALEnounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
deploreverbUS /dɪˈplɔːr/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Some man’s desertion, or some maid’s disgrace?
detain'd
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From this reading “What has detain’d thee? some parochial case?
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Some man’s desertion, or some maid’s disgrace?
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
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 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What has detain’d thee? some parochial case?
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
maid'snounUS /meɪdz/
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Some man’s desertion, or some maid’s disgrace?
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some man’s desertion, or some maid’s disgrace?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
new-born
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From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
not any; not one
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some man’s desertion, or some maid’s disgrace?
OWENnounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
parochialadjectiveUS /pərˈoʊkiəl/
relating to or supported by or located in a parish
From this reading “What has detain’d thee? some parochial case?
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
cut with a saw
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
term of address for a man
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “What has detain’d thee? some parochial case?
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “What has detain’d thee? some parochial case?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
a special situation
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
accept gladly
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
wertauxiliary verbUS /wɜːrt/
an old form of “were”, used with “thou”
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What has detain’d thee? some parochial case?
which person or people
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
wish'd
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From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
in the company of; together with
From this reading _SIR OWEN DALE._ Again the Brothers saw their friend the priest, Who shared the comforts he so much increased; Absent of late—and thus the squire address’d, With welcome smile, his ancient friend and guest.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Or wert thou call’d, as parish priest, to give Name to a new-born thing that would not live, That its weak glance upon the world had thrown, And shrank in terror from the prospect shown?
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading 10 Or hast thou heard some dying wretch deplore, That of his pleasures he could taste no more, Who wish’d thy aid his spirits to sustain, And drive away the fears that gave him pain?
