Chapter XI

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From this reading “Deep is her grief?” said Richard—“Truly deep, 10 And very still, and therefore seems to sleep.

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From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

(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 _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

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

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

get temporarily

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading } Her easy form, in rustic neatness clad, Was pleasing still! but she for ever sad.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading } Her easy form, in rustic neatness clad, Was pleasing still! but she for ever sad.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading “Deep is her grief?” said Richard—“Truly deep, 10 And very still, and therefore seems to sleep.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading } Her easy form, in rustic neatness clad, Was pleasing still! but she for ever sad.

at any time

From this reading } Her easy form, in rustic neatness clad, Was pleasing still! but she for ever sad.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

the organ of sight

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

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

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading } Her easy form, in rustic neatness clad, Was pleasing still! but she for ever sad.

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

From this reading } Her easy form, in rustic neatness clad, Was pleasing still! but she for ever sad.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading “Deep is her grief?” said Richard—“Truly deep, 10 And very still, and therefore seems to sleep.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

plural of “heed” — paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

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

From this reading “Deep is her grief?” said Richard—“Truly deep, 10 And very still, and therefore seems to sleep.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading } Her easy form, in rustic neatness clad, Was pleasing still! but she for ever sad.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

not any; not one

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

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

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

a large flow

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

make a painting

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading } Her easy form, in rustic neatness clad, Was pleasing still! but she for ever sad.

plural of “poacher” — someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading } Her easy form, in rustic neatness clad, Was pleasing still! but she for ever sad.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading } Her easy form, in rustic neatness clad, Was pleasing still! but she for ever sad.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Deep is her grief?” said Richard—“Truly deep, 10 And very still, and therefore seems to sleep.

cut with a saw

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Deep is her grief?” said Richard—“Truly deep, 10 And very still, and therefore seems to sleep.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with “like” or “as”)

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “Deep is her grief?” said Richard—“Truly deep, 10 And very still, and therefore seems to sleep.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

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

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

not in physical motion

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

in a softened tone

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading “Deep is her grief?” said Richard—“Truly deep, 10 And very still, and therefore seems to sleep.

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

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “Deep is her grief?” said Richard—“Truly deep, 10 And very still, and therefore seems to sleep.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Deep is her grief?” said Richard—“Truly deep, 10 And very still, and therefore seems to sleep.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

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

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

which person or people

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.

belonging to which person

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction

From this reading To borrow simile to paint her woes, Theirs, like the river’s, motion seems repose, Making no petty murmuring—settled, slow, They never waste, they never overflow.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading _SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS._ There was a widow in the village known To our good Squire, and he had favour shown By frequent bounty.—She as usual came; And Richard saw the worn and weary frame, Pale cheek, and eye subdued, of her whose mind } Was grateful still, and glad a friend to find, } Though to the world long since and all its hopes resign’d.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Rachel is one of those—for there are some Who look for nothing in their days to come, No good nor evil, neither hope nor fear; Nothing remains or cheerful or severe; One day is like the past, the year’s sweet prime 20 Like the sad fall—for Rachel heeds not time.