used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading These must mate, And fuse with Jacob’s mystic heart, To wrestle with the angel—Art.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
AudacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
ConformverbUS /kənˈfɔːrm/
be similar, be in line with
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
ENTHUSIASTnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
freezeverbUS /friːz/
stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading These must mate, And fuse with Jacob’s mystic heart, To wrestle with the angel—Art.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading These must mate, And fuse with Jacob’s mystic heart, To wrestle with the angel—Art.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
HumilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
IgnobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
Jacob'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/
possessive form of “jacob” — French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading These must mate, And fuse with Jacob’s mystic heart, To wrestle with the angel—Art.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
magnanimousadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnænəməs/
noble and generous in spirit
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
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 ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
martnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
come together
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading These must mate, And fuse with Jacob’s mystic heart, To wrestle with the angel—Art.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
palterers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
Perfidiousadjective
tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
pulsedverbUS /pʌlst/
past form of “pulse” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
RecantverbUS /riˈkænt/
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
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an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
tamesverbUS /teɪmz/
third-person singular of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These must mate, And fuse with Jacob’s mystic heart, To wrestle with the angel—Art.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These must mate, And fuse with Jacob’s mystic heart, To wrestle with the angel—Art.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
trudgeverbUS /trʌdʒ/
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
unbodiedadjective
having no body
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
UnnerveverbUS /əˈnɜːrv/
disturb the composure of
From this reading Shall Time with creeping influence cold Unnerve and cow? the heart Pine for the heartless ones enrolled With palterers of the mart?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
well-pleased
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ART In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
at the time that
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
in or at the place that
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These must mate, And fuse with Jacob’s mystic heart, To wrestle with the angel—Art.
worldlings
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From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
wrestleverbUS /ˈresəl/
combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading These must mate, And fuse with Jacob’s mystic heart, To wrestle with the angel—Art.
a late time of life
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
but in spite of that
From this reading But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence.
youth'snounUS /juːθs/
possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading THE ENTHUSIAST _“Though He slay me yet will I trust in Him.”_ Shall hearts that beat no base retreat In youth’s magnanimous years— Ignoble hold it, if discreet When interest tames to fears; Shall spirits that worship light Perfidious deem its sacred glow, Recant, and trudge where worldlings go, Conform and own them right?
