Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

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From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

-ing form of “chirp” — make high-pitched sounds

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

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From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

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From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

third-person singular of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

come to understand

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

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From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

to make better

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

plural of “interrupt” — a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

the force of workers available

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

throughout a period of time

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

plural of “ode” — a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

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From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

deliver by singing

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

rise rapidly

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

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From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

a special situation

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

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From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

a singer; usually a singer who adds embellishments to the song

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Pert, busy thing! thy airs give o'er, And let my contemplation soar-- What is the music of thy voice, But jarring dissonance and noise?

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Be wise--True harmony thou'lt find Not in the throat, but in the mind; By empty chirping not attain'd, But by laborious study gain'd.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Within the shelter of a wood, One evening, as he musing stood, Hard by, upon a leafy spray, A NIGHTINGALE began his lay; Sudden he starts, with anger stung, And, screeching, interrupts the song.

performs some wicked deed

From this reading Thou wretch! the little warbler cry'd, Made up of ignorance and pride; Ask all the birds, and they'll declare A greater blockhead wings not air.

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading Go, read the authors POPE explodes, Fathom the depth of CIBBER'S odes; With modern plays improve thy wit, Read all the learning HENLEY writ, And if thou needs must sing, sing then, And emulate the ways of men: So shalt thou grow, like me, refin'd, And bring improvement to thy kind.