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From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
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From this reading “I heard his name, or he had past unknown; 20 And, without scruple, I divulged my own.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
(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 I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
brought into existence
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
a youthful male person
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
caress'd
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From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
wanted intensely
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
divulgedverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒd/
past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading “I heard his name, or he had past unknown; 20 And, without scruple, I divulged my own.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
move gently or carefully
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
express'd
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From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
FednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
GRETNA
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From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
guardian-care
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From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I heard his name, or he had past unknown; 20 And, without scruple, I divulged my own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
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 I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
held dear
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
the force of workers available
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I heard his name, or he had past unknown; 20 And, without scruple, I divulged my own.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the act of departing politely
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “I heard his name, or he had past unknown; 20 And, without scruple, I divulged my own.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
remain'd
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From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
return'd
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From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
Richard
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From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
an educational institution
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading “I heard his name, or he had past unknown; 20 And, without scruple, I divulged my own.
not often
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
in or at that place or location
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
to-day
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From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
not known
From this reading “I heard his name, or he had past unknown; 20 And, without scruple, I divulged my own.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
at the time that
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
in or at the place that
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
which person or people
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _GRETNA GREEN._ “I met,” said Richard, when return’d to dine, “In my excursion, with a friend of mine; Friend!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
a late time of life
From this reading } She had but seldom the desired success, And therefore parting troubled her the less; Two years he there remain’d; then went his way— I think to school; and him I met to-day.
an affirmative
From this reading His words were civil, but not much express’d, ‘Yes! he had heard I was my brother’s guest’; Then would explain, what was not plain to me, Why he could not a social neighbour be.
but in spite of that
From this reading I mistake—but yet I knew him well, Ours was the village where he came to dwell; He was an orphan born to wealth, and then Placed in the guardian-care of cautious men; When our good parent, who was kindness all, Fed and caress’d him when he chose to call; And this he loved, for he was always one For whom some pleasant service must be done, 10 Or he was sullen—He would come and play At his own time, and at his pleasure stay; But our kind parent soothed him as a boy } Without a friend; she loved he should enjoy } A day of ease, and strove to give his mind employ.
