used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
adorningverbUS /əˈdɔːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
equally
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading May I venture to avow another feeling which has prompted this intrusion?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
avowverbUS /əˈvaʊ/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading May I venture to avow another feeling which has prompted this intrusion?
BAILLIE
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From this reading On one solitary point I claim equality with you:--In purity of intention I yield not even to JOANNA BAILLIE.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading On one solitary point I claim equality with you:--In purity of intention I yield not even to JOANNA BAILLIE.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading On one solitary point I claim equality with you:--In purity of intention I yield not even to JOANNA BAILLIE.
divisible by two
From this reading On one solitary point I claim equality with you:--In purity of intention I yield not even to JOANNA BAILLIE.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading May I venture to avow another feeling which has prompted this intrusion?
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
the act of giving
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading May I venture to avow another feeling which has prompted this intrusion?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
heart-felt
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From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
inscribingverbUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “inscribe” — carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading May I venture to avow another feeling which has prompted this intrusion?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
JOANNA
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From this reading On one solitary point I claim equality with you:--In purity of intention I yield not even to JOANNA BAILLIE.
labours
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From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
never-withering
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From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
and nothing more
From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
PASSIONSnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
a human being
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On one solitary point I claim equality with you:--In purity of intention I yield not even to JOANNA BAILLIE.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading May I venture to avow another feeling which has prompted this intrusion?
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading On one solitary point I claim equality with you:--In purity of intention I yield not even to JOANNA BAILLIE.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
reapsverbUS /riːps/
third-person singular of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
soaringadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading On one solitary point I claim equality with you:--In purity of intention I yield not even to JOANNA BAILLIE.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The pleasure of expressing heart-felt admiration is not, however, my only motive for inscribing this tale to you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
unfatigued
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From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
not known
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
unvitiated
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From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading May I venture to avow another feeling which has prompted this intrusion?
precisely as stated
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
belonging to which person
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Unknown to the world both as an individual and as an author, I own myself desirous of giving a pledge of spotless intention in my work, by adorning it with the name of one whose writings force every unvitiated heart to glow with a warmer love of virtue.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading On one solitary point I claim equality with you:--In purity of intention I yield not even to JOANNA BAILLIE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His warfare is within.--There unfatigued His fervent spirit labours.--There he fights, And there obtains fresh triumphs o'er himself, And never-withering wreaths, compared with which The laurels that a Caesar reaps are weeds You would smile to hear the insect of a day pay the tribute of its praise to the lasting oak which aided its first feeble soaring--Smile then;--for a person whom nature, fortune, and inclination, alike, have marked for obscurity, one whose very name may never reach your ear, offers this tribute of respect to the author of PLAYS on the PASSIONS.
