Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

possessing life

From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

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

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

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

From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

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From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

cause to slow down or get stuck

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

with equanimity

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

possessive form of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

the act of damning

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

strip the skin off

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

mature male goose

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

a coming into being

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

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

From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

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From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

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

From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

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From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

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From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

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

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

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

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

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From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

celebrate a jubilee

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine

From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

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

From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

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From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

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From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

third-person singular of “lengthen” — make longer

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

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

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

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

From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

past form of “mock” — treat with contempt

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

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From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

express in words

From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

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From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

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From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

estrangement from god

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

term of address for a man

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

crush together or collapse

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

express in words

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

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

From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

grow vigorously

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

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

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

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From this reading The good are the unhappiest lot alive-- I know they are from careful observation.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)

From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

which person or people

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading If freedom from the terrors of damnation Lengthens the visage like a telescope, And lacrymation is a sign of hope, Then I'll continue, in my dreadful plight, To tread the dusky paths of sin, and grope Contentedly without your lantern's light; And though in many a bog beslubbered quite, Refuse to flay me with ecclesiastic soap.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

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From this reading Each continent's Hammed, Japheted and Shemmed With sinners--worldlings like Sir Philip Sidney And scoffers like Voltaire, who thought it bliss To simulate respect for Genesis-- Who bent the mental knee as if in prayer, But mocked at Moses underneath his hair, And like an angry gander bowed his head to hiss.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You say 'tis a sad world, seeing I'm condemned, With many a million others of my kidney.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading O nonsense, parson--tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.