used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOTH PHILIP AND LUCY MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF IT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOTH PHILIP AND LUCY MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF IT.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Obedience is the sacrifice of angels, Whose form you carry.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
have
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
the two together, not just one
From this reading BOTH PHILIP AND LUCY MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF IT.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading BOTH PHILIP AND LUCY MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF IT.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Obedience is the sacrifice of angels, Whose form you carry.”
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
children's
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From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading BOTH PHILIP AND LUCY MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF IT.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Obedience is the sacrifice of angels, Whose form you carry.”
free-thinker
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From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
plural of “god” — 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 voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
Heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BOTH PHILIP AND LUCY MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF IT.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
a room where books are kept
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading BOTH PHILIP AND LUCY MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF IT.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
engage in
From this reading BOTH PHILIP AND LUCY MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF IT.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
subject to death
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
ObediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Obedience is the sacrifice of angels, Whose form you carry.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOTH PHILIP AND LUCY MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF IT.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading BOTH PHILIP AND LUCY MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF IT.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
reflectornounUS /rɪˈflektər/
device that reflects radiation
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Obedience is the sacrifice of angels, Whose form you carry.”
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
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 “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For these are we made fathers, and for these May challenge duty on our children’s part.
well-furnished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
belonging to which person
From this reading Obedience is the sacrifice of angels, Whose form you carry.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _Shakespeare._ The squire was seated in his well-furnished and luxurious library, by the side of a handsome reflector lamp, with a book written by a popular free-thinker on his knees, for in works of a kindred sceptical character the thoughtful but cynical student had latterly taken great delight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Obedience is the sacrifice of angels, Whose form you carry.”
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “The voice of parents is the voice of gods, For to their children they are Heaven’s lieutenants; To steer the freight of youth through storms and dangers, Which with full sails they bear upon, and straighten The mortal line of life they bend so often.
