Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

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

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

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

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

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From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

fearless and daring

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

the two together, not just one

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

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

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

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From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

a female human offspring

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

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

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

having lost your job

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

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

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Tyndall: "The Forms of Water."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

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 (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

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

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

an old form of “has”

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

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

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

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

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

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

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

and nothing more

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

low level country

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

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

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

the force of workers available

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

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

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

provide with nourishment

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tyndall: "The Forms of Water."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

situated at the farthest possible point from a center

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

a cloth having a crisscross design

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

make a promise or commitment

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

resisting control or authority

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

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

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

without mercy or pity

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

plural of “sweep” — a wide scope

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

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

From this reading Tyndall: "The Forms of Water."

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

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

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

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

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

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

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

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

British physicist (born in Ireland) remembered for his experiments on the transparency of gases and the absorption of radiant heat by gases and the transmission of sound through the atmosphere

From this reading Tyndall: "The Forms of Water."

past form of “unfurl” — unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

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From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

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From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading And here his course the Chieftain staid, Threw down his target and his plaid, And to the Lowland warrior said-- "Bold Saxon! to his promise just, Vich Alpine has discharged his trust.

look attentively

From this reading This murderous Chief, this ruthless man, This head of a rebellious clan, Hath led thee safe, through watch and ward, Far past Clan-Alpine's outmost guard.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Tyndall: "The Forms of Water."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

in or at the place that

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

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

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

which person or people

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading (Adapted) For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.

time long past

From this reading Tennyson FITZ-JAMES AND RODERICK DHU The Chief in silence strode before, And reached that torrent's sounding shore, Which, daughter of three mighty lakes, From Vennachar in silver breaks, Sweeps through the plain, and ceaseless mines On Bochastle the mouldering lines, Where Rome, the Empress of the world, Of yore her eagle wings unfurled.