Chapter I

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

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

(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 “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

Having no one else present.

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

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

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

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

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

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

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

confined by bonds

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

lacking funds

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading THE DESERTED WIFE.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading NORTON’S DREAM.

third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

start firing a weapon

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

sorrowful through loss or deprivation

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

an old form of “has”

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

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From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

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

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

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

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

and nothing more

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

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From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

past form of “mock” — treat with contempt

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading NORTON’S DREAM.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “RETRIBUTION, OR THE VALE OF SHADOWS.”

many times at short intervals

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “RETRIBUTION, OR THE VALE OF SHADOWS.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

past form of “perjure” — knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

a coniferous tree

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)

From this reading “RETRIBUTION, OR THE VALE OF SHADOWS.”

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

plural of “scorn” — lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading “RETRIBUTION, OR THE VALE OF SHADOWS.”

estrangement from god

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

attempt by employing effort

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

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

From this reading THE DESERTED WIFE.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

an old word for “yours”

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

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

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

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

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

a fact that has been verified

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

not noticed

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

characterized by unrest or disorder

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

to no avail

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading “RETRIBUTION, OR THE VALE OF SHADOWS.”

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

resistant to guidance or discipline

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

in or at the place that

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

during the time that

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

belonging to which person

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE DESERTED WIFE.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “Various the ways in which our souls are tried; Love often fails where most our faith relied; Some wayward heart may win without a thought, That which thine own by sacrifice hath bought; Whilst thou, forsaken, grieving, left to pine, Vainly mayst claim his plighted faith as thine; Vainly with forced indulgence strive to smile In the cold world, heart-broken all the while, Or from its glittering and unquiet crowd, Thy brain on fire, thy spirit crushed and bowed, Creep home unnoticed, there to weep alone, Mocked by a claim that gives thee not thine own, Which leaves thee bound through all thy blighted youth To him whose perjured soul hath broke its truth; While the just world beholding thee bereft— Scorns—not his sin—but _thee_, for being left.”