Chapter I

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

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

speak to

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

anew

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

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

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in spite of the fact that

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

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

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

the past participle of “be”

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filled with wonder and delight

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

on the far side of; further than

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

definite but not specified or identified

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recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

pleasing or delighting

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

a young person of either sex

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

bestow a quality on

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

placed crosswise

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an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

dearly loved

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

opinion or judgment

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

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

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

plural of “flicker” — a momentary flash of light

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

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

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

in a willing manner

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

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 _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

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

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

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

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

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plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

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sing with closed lips

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

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

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

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

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

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

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

obtain from someone after their death

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

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

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

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

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

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

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

a female domestic

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

being nothing more than specified

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the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

a particular point in time

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

not any; not one

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

make less visible or unclear

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

and nothing more

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

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inflected form of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for

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have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

any competition

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

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engage in a rehearsal

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

have sovereign power

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

filled to satisfaction with food or drink

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systematic investigation to establish facts

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correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

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

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

Identical; not different.

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

express in words

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

only a very short time before

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a particular branch of scientific knowledge

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of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

a large number or amount

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

deliver by singing

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

be seated

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

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

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

to a small degree or extent

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

impressive in appearance

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

not in physical motion

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

act as a stimulant

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plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

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plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

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the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

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

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

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in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

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

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

in the direction of

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

not made consistent or compatible

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

not famous or acclaimed

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

literature in metrical form

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

at the time that

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

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

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

which person or people

From this reading For all those who have outgrown the superficial amusement of mere fiction this volume, replete with purpose, is written in hopes that it may stimulate students to original research in certain obscure realms of science, the borderlands of which, hitherto, have been scarcely crossed.

charming in a childlike or naive way

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

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

From this reading _Gracious and kind, The gods your beauty gave to you, And with a mind These same kind gods endowed you, too; That charming union is, I fear, Somewhat uncommon on this sphere._ _I have no doubt That scores of poets chant your fame; No doubt, about A million suitors press their claim; And fashion, elegance and wit Are at your feet inclined to sit._

in the company of; together with

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

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

From this reading _Penelope, The fire-light flickers to and fro: In you I see The winsome child I used to know-- My little Maiden of Romance Still whirling in your Shadow Dance._ _Though woman-grown, To my unreconciled surprise I gladly own The same light lies within your eyes-- The same sweet candour which beguiled Your rhymster when you were a child._

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _And so I come, With limping verse to you again, Amid the hum Of that young world wherein you reign-- Only a moment to appear And say: "Your rhymster loves you, dear."_ _R. W. C._ Always animated by a desire to contribute in a small way toward scientific investigation, the author offers this humble volume to a more serious audience than he has so far ventured to address.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading For all those who have outgrown the superficial amusement of mere fiction this volume, replete with purpose, is written in hopes that it may stimulate students to original research in certain obscure realms of science, the borderlands of which, hitherto, have been scarcely crossed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _To rhyme your name With something lovely, fresh and young, And sing the same In measures heretofore unsung, Is far beyond me, I'm afraid; I'll not attempt it, dearest maid._ _No, not in verse, Synthetic, stately, classic, chaste, Shall I rehearse-- Although in perfectly good taste-- A catalogue of every grace That you inherit from your race._