used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Surly to strangers, froward to their friend; Submit to love with a reluctant mind.
(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 This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
by-way
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From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Rigid and zealous, positive and grave, And ev’ry grace but Charity they have.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
difficultest
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From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
ev'ry
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From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
in a free manner
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Surly to strangers, froward to their friend; Submit to love with a reluctant mind.
frowardadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading Surly to strangers, froward to their friend; Submit to love with a reluctant mind.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
givernounUS /ˈɡɪvər/
someone who devotes himself completely
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Rigid and zealous, positive and grave, And ev’ry grace but Charity they have.
death of a person
From this reading Rigid and zealous, positive and grave, And ev’ry grace but Charity they have.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Rigid and zealous, positive and grave, And ev’ry grace but Charity they have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
ill-naturedadjective
having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
From this reading This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Surly to strangers, froward to their friend; Submit to love with a reluctant mind.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
the force of workers available
From this reading This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Surly to strangers, froward to their friend; Submit to love with a reluctant mind.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
not one, and not any
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Rigid and zealous, positive and grave, And ev’ry grace but Charity they have.
pursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Surly to strangers, froward to their friend; Submit to love with a reluctant mind.
determined
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
RigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Rigid and zealous, positive and grave, And ev’ry grace but Charity they have.
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Surly to strangers, froward to their friend; Submit to love with a reluctant mind.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
SubmitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Surly to strangers, froward to their friend; Submit to love with a reluctant mind.
SurlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading Surly to strangers, froward to their friend; Submit to love with a reluctant mind.
carry out
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
TenaciousadjectiveUS /təˈneɪʃəs/
good at remembering
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
unciviladjectiveUS /ənˈsɪvəl/
lacking civility or good manners
From this reading This makes them so ill-natured and uncivil, That all men think an Englishman the devil.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In their religion they are so uneven, That each man goes his own by-way to Heaven, Tenacious of mistakes to that degree That ev’ry man pursues it separately, And fancies none can find the way but he: So shy of one another they are grown, As if they strove to get to Heaven alone.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Resolved to be ungrateful and unkind, If by necessity reduced to ask, The giver has the difficultest task; For what’s bestowed they awkwardly receive, And always take less freely than they give.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Surly to strangers, froward to their friend; Submit to love with a reluctant mind.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading Rigid and zealous, positive and grave, And ev’ry grace but Charity they have.
