(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
Ah
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From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
balmnounUS /bɑːm/
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then strange new feuds began.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
CalumetnounUS /ˌkæljəˈmet/
a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
clansnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
Effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
an old word for “before”
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
FainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
feudsnounUS /fjuːdz/
plural of “feud” — a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading Then strange new feuds began.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
furledadjective
rolled up and secured
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
Gilead's
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From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
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 III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
healverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
hearthstonenoun
a stone that forms a hearth
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
HerbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
hodnoun
an open box attached to a long pole handle; bricks or mortar are carried on the shoulder
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
interserted
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From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
lowlier
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From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
engage in
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then strange new feuds began.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
overplied
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From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
plodverbUS /plɑːd/
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
Raleigh'snounUS /ˈrɔːliz/
possessive form of “raleigh” — English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
sceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
scythenounUS /sɪθ/
an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
sensuousadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəs/
taking delight in beauty
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Then strange new feuds began.
suasive
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From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then strange new feuds began.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
TrucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Effectual more in lowlier way, Pacific Herb, thy sensuous plea The bristling clans of Adam sway At least to fellowship in thee!
at the time that
From this reading IV Ah for the world ere Raleigh’s find Never that knew this suasive balm That helps when Gilead’s fails to heal, Helps by an interserted charm.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading Before thine altar tribal flags are furled, Fain wouldst thou make one hearthstone of the world.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading III To scythe, to sceptre, pen and hod— Yea, sodden laborers dumb; To brains overplied, to feet that plod, In solace of the _Truce of God_ The Calumet has come!
