used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
anew
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
BuncenounUS /bʌns/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
divisible by two
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
EvensnounUS /ˈiːvənz/
plural of “even” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
favouring
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From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
forsakeverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪk/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Not on such slight provocation, Jack," replied Cleveland.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
a boy or man
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
come together
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
OddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
on't
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From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading "Not on such slight provocation, Jack," replied Cleveland.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
renew'd
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From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not on such slight provocation, Jack," replied Cleveland.
requited
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From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
ResolvingnounUS /riˈzɑːlvɪŋ/
analysis into clear-cut components
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
express in words
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
simples
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From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "Not on such slight provocation, Jack," replied Cleveland.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
not in physical motion
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Not on such slight provocation, Jack," replied Cleveland.
SweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
tide-way
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From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
at the time that
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
which person or people
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
in the company of; together with
From this reading _'Tis Odds when Evens meet._ Cleveland, with his friend Bunce, descended the hill for a time in silence, until at length the latter renewed their conversation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I strive like to the vessel in the tide-way, Which, lacking favouring breeze, hath not the power To stem the powerful current.--Even so, Resolving daily to forsake my vices, Habits, strong circumstance, renew'd temptation, Sweep me to sea again.--O heavenly breath, Fill thou my sails, and aid the feeble vessel, Which ne'er can reach the blessed port without thee!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Besides, the lad saved my life; and, say that I requited him the favour, still we should not have met on such evil terms; but I trust that he may receive aid from that woman, who has certainly strange skill in simples."
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have taken this fellow's wound more on your conscience than you need, Captain--I have known you do more, and think less on't."
