used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
appeaseverbUS /əˈpiːz/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
barathrum
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From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Still swarms the fiery brink.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
coursernounUS /ˈkɔːrsər/
a huntsman who hunts small animals with fast dogs that use sight rather than scent to follow their prey
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
the first light of day
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
Empedoclesnoun
Greek philosopher who taught that all matter is composed of particles of fire and water and air and earth (fifth century BC)
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
engulfedverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlft/
past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Still swarms the fiery brink.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
ForumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
Freedom'snounUS /ˈfriːdəmz/
possessive form of “freedom” — the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
freesnounUS /friːz/
plural of “free” — people who are free
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
Hesperia's
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
an instinctive motive
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
LeapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
manesnounUS /meɪnz/
a Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism (216-276)
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
SpursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
not in physical motion
From this reading Still swarms the fiery brink.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
swarmsnounUS /swɔːrmz/
plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd
From this reading Still swarms the fiery brink.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Still swarms the fiery brink.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
which person or people
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
XXIXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
From this reading XXIX.
XXXnoun
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading XXX.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Who to appease Hesperia’s manes, like the youth who sees The barathrum profound i’ the Forum yawn, Spurs his strong courser, is engulfed, and frees Great Rome--who now, by patriot impulse drawn, Will sound that fell abyss, and haste fair Freedom’s dawn?
Ætna
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From this reading Who now will dare Leap the dire chasm--who like Empedocles Will plunge into the Ætna flaming there, And be esteemed a God?
