used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
Announc'd
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From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around with silent reverence they stood; A blameless reverence--the man was good.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
blamelessadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪmləs/
free of guilt; not subject to blame
From this reading Around with silent reverence they stood; A blameless reverence--the man was good.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
cause to be bored
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
court'seys
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From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
Dame'snounUS /deɪmz/
possessive form of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
follow'd
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From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
set up or found
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
freebornadjectiveUS /ˈfriːbərn/
born free of free parents
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Around with silent reverence they stood; A blameless reverence--the man was good.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
hard-earn'd
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From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
JANE'S
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From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Around with silent reverence they stood; A blameless reverence--the man was good.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
meanestadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnəst/
superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
miser's
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From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
mitenounUS /maɪt/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
go across or through
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
pictur'd
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From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
resign'd
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From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Around with silent reverence they stood; A blameless reverence--the man was good.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Around with silent reverence they stood; A blameless reverence--the man was good.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
SquiresnounUS /ˈskwaɪərz/
plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Around with silent reverence they stood; A blameless reverence--the man was good.
Summer-flowers
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From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Around with silent reverence they stood; A blameless reverence--the man was good.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Around with silent reverence they stood; A blameless reverence--the man was good.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
Unmov'd
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From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
WALTER'SnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Around with silent reverence they stood; A blameless reverence--the man was good.
watch'd
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From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Wealth he had some, a match for his desires, First on the list of active Country 'Squires.
well-tim'd
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From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
which person or people
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Unexpected Visit._ Announc'd a guest, who bore with winning grace His well-tim'd errand pictur'd in his face.
worshipt
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From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He found what oft the generous bosom seeks, In the Dame's court'seys and JANE'S blushing cheeks, That consciousness of Worth, that freeborn Grace, Which waits on Virtue in the meanest place.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Seeing the youthful pair with downcast eyes, Unmov'd by Summer-flowers and cloudless skies, Pass slowly by his Gate; his book resign'd, He watch'd their steps and follow'd far behind, Bearing with inward joy, and honest pride, A trust of WALTER'S kinsman ere he died, A hard-earn'd mite, deposited with care, And with a miser's spirit worshipt there.
