used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
re-flame
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From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
RENARD
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From this reading RENARD.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
be seated
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
smoulderverb
have strong suppressed feelings
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
StampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
Steadyingadjective
causing to become steady
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
up to a particular time
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
wastesnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, if that were true-- For Philip comes, one hand in mine, and one Steadying the tremulous pillars of the Church-- But no, no, no.
in or at the place that
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet too much mercy is a want of mercy, And wastes more life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Stamp out the fire, or this Will smoulder and re-flame, and burn the throne Where you should sit with Philip: he will not come Till she be gone.
