Chapter II

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

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

matters of personal concern

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

(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 Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

a cherished desire

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

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

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

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

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

without a basis in reason or fact

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

a very large pot that is used for boiling

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading GATHERING OF THE CLANS.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

combined into or constituting a chemical compound

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

past form of “convene” — meet formally

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

a group gathered in response to a summons

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

the human act of creating

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

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From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

argue with one another

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

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

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

not in agreement or harmony

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

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From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

at a previous time

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

set up or found

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading GATHERING OF THE CLANS.

in a willing manner

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

plural 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 As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

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From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

before any deductions

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

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

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

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

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

an extemporaneous speech or remark

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

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

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

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

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

plural of “mollusk” — invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell

From this reading MOLLUSKS, SAURIANS, PACHYDERMS.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GATHERING OF THE CLANS.

a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high)

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

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From this reading MOLLUSKS, SAURIANS, PACHYDERMS.

coated with paint

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

-ing form of “reconstruct” — reassemble mentally

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

past form of “revolt” — make revolution

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

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From this reading THE SANHEDRIM.

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From this reading MOLLUSKS, SAURIANS, PACHYDERMS.

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From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

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From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

sprinkled with seed

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

the process of becoming spoiled

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

treat with sulphur in order to preserve

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

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

From this reading THE SANHEDRIM.

plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

sounding like thunder

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

up to a particular time

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

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

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

relating to or characteristic of a tribe

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

of or associated with the great masses of people

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

something that remunerates

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

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

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

at the time that

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

in or at the place that

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

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

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

using or containing too many words

From this reading As erst, on tall Olympus thundering Jove Convened th’ assembly of the Gods above, In solemn council, ripe for high debate On mighty themes and grand affairs of state; So now, when envious hate had placed her throne,— When baseless jealousy was broadcast sown— When discontent had poisoned all the land— Ambition frenzied issued her command And congregated, drawn from lands afar, Women intent to wage the wordy war.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.

plural of “zealot” — a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans

From this reading Wherein is found a full and true relation Of tribal gathering in convocation, Designed and called by sundry faded beauties, For reconstructing man’s revolted duties, Of such discordant elements compounded, It ended in “confusion worse confounded”— A gossip’s ripping bee with rags to mend it,— A sick’ning witches stew with hags to tend it,— A love-feast gross—a sacrament absurd Of painted demirep and gallows bird— A woman’s carnival, a crazy fair— A vast impromptu home-made dinner where All projects wild and visionary schemings, Licentious crudities and zealots dreamings Unwashed were tumbled in—each other spoiling— One single, mighty cauldron, hot and boiling Till smell of everything _but_ sulphur rose, And made creation gladly hold its nose.