used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
DedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
Don't
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plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
ensuresverbUS /enˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “ensure” — make certain of
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
etc
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From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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fav'ring
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a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
GratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
haplyadverb
by accident
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state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
HeartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
HomesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
indiscreetadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
the sound of laughing
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Unworthy little rhymes are these, Tread tenderly upon them, please!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
the force of workers available
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
make reference to
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
subject to death
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
not any; not one
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
a course of conduct
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Unworthy little rhymes are these, Tread tenderly upon them, please!
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
RhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
RuthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
express in words
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Unworthy little rhymes are these, Tread tenderly upon them, please!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Unworthy little rhymes are these, Tread tenderly upon them, please!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
There's
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From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
TreadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Unworthy little rhymes are these, Tread tenderly upon them, please!
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
UnworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading Unworthy little rhymes are these, Tread tenderly upon them, please!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Unworthy little rhymes are these, Tread tenderly upon them, please!
VersesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
be dressed in
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Should You be pleased, at any time, To dip into this shallow brook Of simple, unpretentious rhyme, Or chance with fav'ring smile to look Upon my book; Don't mention such a fact out loud, Or haply I shall grow too proud!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One single favour do I crave, Which is that You regard my pen As Your devoted humble slave.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Author of "Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes," etc., etc._ _These Verses are Gratefully Dedicated to_ "_From quiet home and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends._" My verses in Your path I lay, And do not deem me indiscreet, If I should say that surely they Could find no haven half so sweet As at Your feet.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Most fortunate shall I be then Of mortal men; For what more happiness ensures Than work in service such as Yours?
