used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
(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 * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
all-bounteous
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From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
CheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
CowpernounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading Cowper.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
give a description of
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
design'd
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From this reading * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
else
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From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
embellishments
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From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
impressivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪvli/
in an impressive manner
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
inhabitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
ivy-mantled
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From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
the force of workers available
From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
a full supply
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
rock-work
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From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
softensverbUS /ˈsɔːfənz/
third-person singular of “soften” — make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading Calls nature from her ivy-mantled den, And softens human rock-work into men.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * the band of commerce is design'd T' associate all the branches of mankind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
the act of using
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And if a boundless plenty be the robe, Trade is the golden girdle of the globe: This genial intercourse, and mutual aid, Cheers, what were else, an universal shade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Most truly and impressively do these lines of our Christian poet describe the effects of legitimate and honourable commerce; the mutual exchange of the various gifts of an all-bounteous Providence, showered on the globe we inhabit, for the general use, benefit, and pleasure; and of those embellishments of art, which civilization has brought forth and nourished.
