Chapter III

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

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

anew

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

(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 Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

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

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

show off

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

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From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

carry on a conversation

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

recognizable; marked

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

characterized by great determination

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

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From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

plural of “dupe” — a person who is tricked or swindled

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

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

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

past form of “endue” — give qualities or abilities to

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

a feeling of extreme joy

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

with resolute determination

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

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From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

possessive form of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

set up or found

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

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

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

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

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

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

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

a university degree with honors

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

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

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

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From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

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

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

lacking in caution

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

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

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

plural of “knave” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

plural of “miscreant” — a person without moral scruples

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

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

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

not any; not one

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

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

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

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

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Such was our Youth.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

a course of conduct

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

move upward

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

cut with a saw

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

get by special effort

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

envelop completely

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was our Youth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

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

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

belonging to the peerage

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

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

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

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From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

not grieved for; causing no mourning

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

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

From this reading Such was our Youth.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

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

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.

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

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading If truly we him scan, He knew the World, and was a Worldly man; For deep intrigue, or artifice was fit, Endued with ample store of Mother wit: Apt was his mind, and his perception keen, To meditate on what he’d heard and seen.

lacking in usefulness or value

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Friends, Fashion, Fortune, will deceptive veer, Like fickle Seasons, in the varying Year.

a late time of life

From this reading Tho’ few years converse with the World he’d held, He saw how much by folly ’twas impell’d; Saw to their passions that Mankind were Slaves, The dupes to flattery, and the sport of Knaves; Saw exultation, which no art could smother, Greedy enjoy the downfall of each other; Saw honest poverty, by pride opprest, And worthless Scoundrels for their wealth carest; Saw titled Miscreants, to all feeling lost, Disgrace the noble Pedigree they boast; Saw Wealth and Honours shamefully misplac’d, Fortune’s best gifts flagitiously disgrac’d: So much he saw--he found he could insure The Road to Wealth, and Honours quite secure.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading A sad it is, but melancholy Truth, How small, how slippery is the path of Youth: Many, no doubt, incautious, weak, and blind, Betraying want of prudence, want of mind, Impetuously advance, nor look before-- They unlamented sink--to rise no more: Others again, by observation guided, Step firmly on, determined, and decided; One solid Object steadily pursue, Nor e’er lose sight of what they have in view.