used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
beautifies
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From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading THE CONFLICT.
Derry
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From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
emanating from God
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
DuckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
ennobledverbUS /ɪˈnoʊbəld/
past form of “ennoble” — confer dignity or honor upon
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
fellow-men
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From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFLICT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading There is not one kindly, pleasant, honorable feeling, but is strengthened and ennobled by the touch of divine grace.
not known
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The patriot had hitherto been sleeping in the heart of Derry Duck; but now he was to awake like a "strong man armed."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
which person or people
From this reading Nor only so: he who finds himself suddenly alive to his allegiance to God, has at the same time his vision cleared to see around him a thousand hitherto unknown or neglected ties, which bind him to his fellow-men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each kind affection nature gives Religion makes more bright, As sunshine on the landscape falls, And beautifies with light.
