the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DOCTOR JEPHSON GIVES AN UNPROFESSIONAL OPINION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
Blyth's
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From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
criterionnounUS /kraɪˈtɪriən/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did thy fortune ebb or flow?
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DOCTOR JEPHSON GIVES AN UNPROFESSIONAL OPINION.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading Did thy fortune ebb or flow?
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Did thy fortune ebb or flow?
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Did thy fortune ebb or flow?
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading DOCTOR JEPHSON GIVES AN UNPROFESSIONAL OPINION.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
death of a person
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
JEPHSON
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From this reading DOCTOR JEPHSON GIVES AN UNPROFESSIONAL OPINION.
labourers
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From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
Nathan
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From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading DOCTOR JEPHSON GIVES AN UNPROFESSIONAL OPINION.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
express in words
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
for a short time
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
express in words
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
tenantedadjective
resided in; having tenants
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
thyself
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From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
UNPROFESSIONALadjectiveUS /ˌʌnprəˈfeʃənəl/
not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession
From this reading DOCTOR JEPHSON GIVES AN UNPROFESSIONAL OPINION.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Tell them, and press it on thy mind, As thou thyself must shortly find, The smile or frown of righteous heaven, To virtue or to vice is given.”
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading “Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou decked in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul; Say man’s true genuine estimate, The grand criterion of his fate, Is not, art thou high or low?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Burns._ At the turn of the road where Nathan Blyth’s forge and homestead stood were three cottages, tenanted by farm labourers and their families.
