1896
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
1897
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
77
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
78
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
aet
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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading May the beggar pledge the king In that spirit gathering.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
brought into existence
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
cherubnounUS /ˈtʃerəb/
a sweet innocent baby
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
cloistersnounUS /ˈklɔɪstərz/
plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
Contentment's
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From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
enfranchisedadjectiveUS /enˈfræntʃaɪzd/
endowed with the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Weary Thought shall take his time, Free of task-work, loosed from rhyme.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading May the beggar pledge the king In that spirit gathering.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
guilelessadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪlləs/
free of deceit
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading May the beggar pledge the king In that spirit gathering.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
loosedverbUS /luːst/
past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Weary Thought shall take his time, Free of task-work, loosed from rhyme.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May the beggar pledge the king In that spirit gathering.
MeasuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading May the beggar pledge the king In that spirit gathering.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading Weary Thought shall take his time, Free of task-work, loosed from rhyme.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading May the beggar pledge the king In that spirit gathering.
make square
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
carry out
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
task-work
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From this reading Weary Thought shall take his time, Free of task-work, loosed from rhyme.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading May the beggar pledge the king In that spirit gathering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Weary Thought shall take his time, Free of task-work, loosed from rhyme.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
up to a particular time
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Weary Thought shall take his time, Free of task-work, loosed from rhyme.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
unmeasuredadjective
not composed of measured syllables; not metrical
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading * * * * * Measured bread shall build us up At the hospitable board; In Contentment's golden cup Is the guileless liquor poured.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Weary Thought shall take his time, Free of task-work, loosed from rhyme.
WeavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LABOR 1896-1897; _aet._ 77-78 THE HOUSE OF REST I will build a house of rest, Square the corners every one: At each angle on his breast Shall a cherub take the sun; Rising, risen, sinking, down, Weaving day's unequal crown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * With a free, unmeasured tread Shall we pace the cloisters through: Rest, enfranchised, like the Dead; Rest till Love be born anew.
