used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading But your arm will never be stronger Or the need so great as to-day.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But your arm will never be stronger Or the need so great as to-day.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
put or send forth
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading The future has deeds of glory, Of honor—God grant it may!
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
at any time
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The future has deeds of glory, Of honor—God grant it may!
a state of high honor
From this reading The future has deeds of glory, Of honor—God grant it may!
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 The future has deeds of glory, Of honor—God grant it may!
let have
From this reading The future has deeds of glory, Of honor—God grant it may!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But your arm will never be stronger Or the need so great as to-day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The future has deeds of glory, Of honor—God grant it may!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The future has deeds of glory, Of honor—God grant it may!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The future has deeds of glory, Of honor—God grant it may!
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But your arm will never be stronger Or the need so great as to-day.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But your arm will never be stronger Or the need so great as to-day.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE NIGHT-PASSENGER’S NEWS Rise!
NIGHT-PASSENGER'S
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From this reading THE NIGHT-PASSENGER’S NEWS Rise!
not any; not one
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
move upward
From this reading THE NIGHT-PASSENGER’S NEWS Rise!
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But your arm will never be stronger Or the need so great as to-day.
the rays of the sun
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT-PASSENGER’S NEWS Rise!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
to-day
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From this reading Sad or bright, it is lifeless ever, Cast its phantom arms away, Nor look back but to learn the lesson Of a nobler strife to-day.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But your arm will never be stronger Or the need so great as to-day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If the past detain you, Her sunshine and storms forget; No chains so unworthy to hold you As those of a vain regret.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But your arm will never be stronger Or the need so great as to-day.
