Chapter III

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

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

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

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

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

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

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

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

show off

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

cause to be bored

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

confined by bonds

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

bound with chains

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

not accessible to view

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

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

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

too numerous to be counted

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

a person who carries a message

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

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

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

in a faint and feeble manner

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

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

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

moving swiftly

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

set up or found

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

put a harness

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

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

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

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

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

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

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

immediately past

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

a country person

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

possession of controlling influence

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

inferior in strength or significance

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

done under pressure

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

cut with a saw

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

plural of “scorn” — lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

an instance of visual perception

From this reading How I laughed as I lay concealed from sight For many a countless hour, At the childish boast of human might, And the pride of human power.

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

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

a short musical composition with words

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

move hurridly

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

travel by means of steam power

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

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

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

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

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

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From this reading Ha, ha! they found me out at last; They invited me forth at length; And I rushed to my throne with a thunder-blast, And I laughed in my iron strength.

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

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

work hard

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

resistant to guidance or discipline

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

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

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

at the time that

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When I saw an army upon the land, A navy upon the seas, Creeping along, a snail-like band, Or waiting the wayward breeze; When I marked the peasant faintly reel With the toil which he daily bore, As he feebly turned the tardy wheel, Or tugged at the weary oar;

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

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

From this reading When I measured the panting courser's speed, The flight of the courier dove, As they bore the law a king decreed, Or the lines of impatient love,-- I could not but think how the world would feel, As these were outstripped afar, When I should be bound to the rushing keel, Or chained to the flying car;

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE STEAM ENGINE THE SONG OF STEAM BY GEORGE WASHINGTON CUTTER Harness me down with your iron bands; Be sure of your curb and rein; For I scorn the power of your puny hands, As the tempest scorns a chain.