touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
AGNES
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From this reading SISTER AGNES LEAVES ST.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
any thing at all
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
for the reason that
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
BERNARD'SnounUS /bərˈnɑːrdz/
possessive form of “bernard” — French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading BERNARD’S.
brutes
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From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
CoventrynounUS /ˈkʌvəntri/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
emanating from God
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
glittersnounUS /ˈɡlɪtərz/
plural of “glitter” — the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading SISTER AGNES LEAVES ST.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
engage in
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
the force of workers available
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
not one, and not any
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
Patmore
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From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
possession of controlling influence
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
Procter
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From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
precisely, exactly
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading SISTER AGNES LEAVES ST.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
ST
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From this reading SISTER AGNES LEAVES ST.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
the act of using
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
at the time that
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
which person or people
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The fact is that, as Coventry Patmore says, women have the power, would they but use it, to make “brutes men, and men divine.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Procter._ The prince who asked, “Who is she?” when anything went wrong in his kingdom, was not far out in his estimate of the power of woman for mischief; but he would have been wiser had he asked the same question when he heard of any new movement for good.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading So all the more we need be strong Against this false and seeming right; Which none the less is deadly wrong Because it glitters, clothed in light.
