adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
ADVANCEverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading THE WORLD’S ADVANCE
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
CherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
disinclineverbUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn/
make unwilling
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
effaceverbUS /ɪˈfeɪs/
remove completely from recognition or memory
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
EreconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
inebriate's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
inn-sign
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
JUDGEverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
packverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
quitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
ReasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
ripens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
spinenounUS /spaɪn/
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
SpiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
taskedverbUS /tæskt/
past form of “task” — assign a task to
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORLD’S ADVANCE
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Cherish the promise of its good intents, And warn it, not one instinct to efface Ere Reason ripens for the vacant place.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading JUDGE mildly the tasked world; and disincline To brand it, for it bears a heavy pack.
WORLD'SnounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE WORLD’S ADVANCE
wormsnounUS /wɜːrmz/
plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading ‘Spiral,’ the memorable Lady terms Our mind’s ascent: our world’s advance presents That figure on a flat; the way of worms.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have perchance observed the inebriate’s track At night when he has quitted the inn-sign: He plays diversions on the homeward line, Still that way bent albeit his legs are slack: A hedge may take him, but he turns not back, Nor turns this burdened world, of curving spine.
