aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading General Garnet is absent on an electioneering tour, but daily expected back.
Agnes
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From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
Alice
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From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
(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 Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading General Garnet is absent on an electioneering tour, but daily expected back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading General Garnet is absent on an electioneering tour, but daily expected back.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
make calm or still
From this reading It is June, and the scene is the terrace in front of Mount Calm.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading General Garnet is absent on an electioneering tour, but daily expected back.
the act of departing
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
electioneeringnounUS /ɪˌlekʃəˈnɪrɪŋ/
persuasion of voters in a political campaign
From this reading General Garnet is absent on an electioneering tour, but daily expected back.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
at any time
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading General Garnet is absent on an electioneering tour, but daily expected back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There are four persons upon the terrace.
frailtynounUS /ˈfreɪlti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It is June, and the scene is the terrace in front of Mount Calm.
GarnetnounUS /ˈɡɑːrnət/
any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
HuttonnounUS /ˈhʌtən/
English cricketer (1916-1990)
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It is June, and the scene is the terrace in front of Mount Calm.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
come together
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
MilnesnounUS /mɪlnz/
plural of “milne” — English writer of stories for children (1882-1956)
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
Monckton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
attach to a support
From this reading It is June, and the scene is the terrace in front of Mount Calm.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
not any; not one
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading General Garnet is absent on an electioneering tour, but daily expected back.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading There are four persons upon the terrace.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It is June, and the scene is the terrace in front of Mount Calm.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading It is June, and the scene is the terrace in front of Mount Calm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are four persons upon the terrace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading General Garnet is absent on an electioneering tour, but daily expected back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
a late time of life
From this reading _—J. Monckton Milnes._ It is now twelve years since the marriage of Alice Chester and General Garnet, and six months since the departure of Hugh Hutton and Agnes upon their sea voyage.
but in spite of that
From this reading Thou must endure, yet loving all the while, Above, yet never separate from thy kind; Meet every frailty with the gentlest smile, Though to no possible depth of evil blind, This is the riddle thou hast life to solve; But in the task thou shalt not work alone, For while the worlds about the sun revolve, God’s heart and mind are ever with His own.
