AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
allurenounUS /əˈlʊr/
the power to entice or attract through personal charm
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Secure in innocence, contemn them all, And, decently arrayed, in honor fall.”
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
contemnverbUS /ˌkʌnˈtem/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Secure in innocence, contemn them all, And, decently arrayed, in honor fall.”
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading Secure in innocence, contemn them all, And, decently arrayed, in honor fall.”
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Secure in innocence, contemn them all, And, decently arrayed, in honor fall.”
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Secure in innocence, contemn them all, And, decently arrayed, in honor fall.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
kingless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
magiciansnounUS /məˈdʒɪʃənz/
plural of “magician” — someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
nervelessadjective
marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
SayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading * * * * * “Say, what is honor?
SecureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Secure in innocence, contemn them all, And, decently arrayed, in honor fall.”
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
sonsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
StrangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
tempests
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Secure in innocence, contemn them all, And, decently arrayed, in honor fall.”
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
tyrant's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading * * * * * “Say, what is honor?
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading * * * * * “Not all the threats or favors of a crown, A Prince’s whisper, or a tyrant’s frown, Can awe the spirit or allure the mind Of him, who to strict Honor is inclined.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “Strange sons of Mexico, and strange her fate; They fight for freedom who were never free; A kingless people for a nerveless state.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though all the pomp and pleasure that does wait On public places, and affairs of state; Though all the storms and tempests should arise, That Church magicians in their cells devise, And from their settled basis nations tear: He would, unmoved, the mighty ruin bear.
