Chapter IV

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From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

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From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

(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 } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

official approval

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading “Heathens,” they said, “can tell us right from wrong, But to a Christian higher points belong.”

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

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From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Heathens,” they said, “can tell us right from wrong, But to a Christian higher points belong.”

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading “Heathens,” they said, “can tell us right from wrong, But to a Christian higher points belong.”

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From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

express approval of

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

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

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

morally blemished; stained or impure

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

issue commands or orders for

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

one or the other of two

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Heathens,” they said, “can tell us right from wrong, But to a Christian higher points belong.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

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

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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From this reading “Heathens,” they said, “can tell us right from wrong, But to a Christian higher points belong.”

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading “Heathens,” they said, “can tell us right from wrong, But to a Christian higher points belong.”

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

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

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From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

held dear

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

the force of workers available

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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 } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

an old word for “no”

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

be obedient to

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a local church community

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

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From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

anything indispensable

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Heathens,” they said, “can tell us right from wrong, But to a Christian higher points belong.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Heathens,” they said, “can tell us right from wrong, But to a Christian higher points belong.”

except for; apart from

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

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

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

not in physical motion

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

in a sturdy manner

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

express in words

From this reading “Heathens,” they said, “can tell us right from wrong, But to a Christian higher points belong.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

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

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading Nor was this moral minister afraid To ask of inspiration’s self the aid 20 Of truths by him so sturdily maintain’d, That some confusion in the parish reign’d.

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

precisely as stated

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

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

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

which person or people

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _THE NATURAL DEATH OF LOVE._ Richard one month had with his brother been, And had his guests, his friends, his favourites seen; Had heard the rector, who with decent force, But not of action, aided his discourse: “A moral teacher!” some, contemptuous, cried; } He smiled, but nothing of the fact denied, } Nor, save by his fair life, to charge so strong replied.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “Heathens,” they said, “can tell us right from wrong, But to a Christian higher points belong.”

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet Jacques proceeded, void of fear and shame, In his old method, and obtain’d the name Of _Moral Preacher_—yet they all agreed, Whatever error had defiled his creed, His life was pure, and him they could commend, Not as their guide, indeed, but as their friend; 30 Truth, justice, pity, and a love of peace, Were his—but there must approbation cease; He either did not, or he would not see, That, if he meant a favourite priest to be, He must not show, but learn of them, the way To truth—he must not dictate, but obey.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading } Still, though he bade them not on aught rely } That was their own, but all their worth deny, } They call’d his pure advice his cold morality; 10} And though he felt that earnestness and zeal, That made some portion of his hearers feel, Nay, though he loved the minds of men to lead To the great points that form the Christian’s creed, Still he offended; for he would discuss Points that to him seem’d requisite for us, And urge his flock to virtue, though he knew The very heathen taught the virtues too.