used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
Anacreon
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From this reading MUSIC AND PAINTING--JACK OF DOVER (Greek passage) Anacreon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MUSIC AND PAINTING--JACK OF DOVER (Greek passage) Anacreon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The dinner and dessert passed away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
claretnoun
a dark purplish-red color
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading The dinner and dessert passed away.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The dinner and dessert passed away.
discoursed
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From this reading The ladies retired to the drawing-room: the gentlemen discoursed over their wine.
emanating from God
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
DOVERnounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading MUSIC AND PAINTING--JACK OF DOVER (Greek passage) Anacreon.
drawing-room
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From this reading The ladies retired to the drawing-room: the gentlemen discoursed over their wine.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
eulogiumnoun
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The ladies retired to the drawing-room: the gentlemen discoursed over their wine.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading MUSIC AND PAINTING--JACK OF DOVER (Greek passage) Anacreon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
a small worthless amount
From this reading MUSIC AND PAINTING--JACK OF DOVER (Greek passage) Anacreon.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies retired to the drawing-room: the gentlemen discoursed over their wine.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
MacBorrowdale
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From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
MusesnounUS /ˈmjuːzəz/
plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading MUSIC AND PAINTING--JACK OF DOVER (Greek passage) Anacreon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUSIC AND PAINTING--JACK OF DOVER (Greek passage) Anacreon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The ladies retired to the drawing-room: the gentlemen discoursed over their wine.
PAINTINGnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading MUSIC AND PAINTING--JACK OF DOVER (Greek passage) Anacreon.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading MUSIC AND PAINTING--JACK OF DOVER (Greek passage) Anacreon.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The dinner and dessert passed away.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The ladies retired to the drawing-room: the gentlemen discoursed over their wine.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
TalksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ladies retired to the drawing-room: the gentlemen discoursed over their wine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. MacBorrowdale pronounced a eulogium on the port, which was cordially echoed by the divine in regard to the claret.
which person or people
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The ladies retired to the drawing-room: the gentlemen discoursed over their wine.
wine-cup's
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From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading I love not him, who o'er the wine-cup's flow Talks but of war, and strife, and scenes of woe: But him who can the Muses' gifts employ, To mingle love and song with festal joy.
