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The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1 is here in full — 228 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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[Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]
[Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."
DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]
[Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]
[Footnote 8: A precept of Pythagoras.
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The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1 is here in full — 228 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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[Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]
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[Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."
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DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]
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[Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]
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[Footnote 8: A precept of Pythagoras.

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Achilles noun US /əˈkɪliz/

a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad

From this reading “[Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]”

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brides noun US /braɪdz/

plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married

From this reading “DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]”

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Cooper's noun US /ˈkuːpərz/

possessive form of “cooper” — United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

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precept noun US /ˈpriːsept/

rule of personal conduct

From this reading “[Footnote 8: A precept of Pythagoras.”

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Pythagoras noun US /ˌpɪθəˈɡɔːrɑːs/

Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem; considered to be the first true mathematician (circa 580-500 BC)

From this reading “[Footnote 8: A precept of Pythagoras.”

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retiring adjective US /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading “[Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]”

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Thetis noun US /ˈθiːtəs/

(Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus

From this reading “[Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]”

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weddings noun US /ˈwedɪŋz/

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading “DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]”

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From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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221

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From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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5

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From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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From this reading [Footnote 8: A precept of Pythagoras.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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AchillesnounUS /əˈkɪliz/

a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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bridesnounUS /braɪdz/

plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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bushnounUS /bʊʃ/

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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Cooper'snounUS /ˈkuːpərz/

possessive form of “cooper” — United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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DENHAM

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From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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HillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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iiinoun

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

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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lib

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From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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MarriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/

joined in matrimony

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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Metamorph

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From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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Nereidnoun

(Greek mythology) any of the 50 sea nymphs who were daughters of the sea god Nereus

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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o'erflowing

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From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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Ovidnoun

Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17)

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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preceptnounUS /ˈpriːsept/

rule of personal conduct

From this reading [Footnote 8: A precept of Pythagoras.

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PythagorasnounUS /ˌpɪθəˈɡɔːrɑːs/

Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem; considered to be the first true mathematician (circa 580-500 BC)

From this reading [Footnote 8: A precept of Pythagoras.

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ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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seq

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From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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songnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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StrongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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sungnounUS /sʌŋ/

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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ThetisnounUS /ˈθiːtəs/

(Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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veilnounUS /veɪl/

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading [Footnote 1: A delicate way of speaking of a lady retiring behind a bush in a garden.--_W. E. B_.]

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weddingsnounUS /ˈwedɪŋz/

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading DENHAM, _Cooper's Hill._] [Footnote 3: A veil with which the Roman brides covered themselves when going to be married.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 4: Marriage song, sung at weddings.--_W. E. B._] [Footnote 5: Diana.]

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withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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xinounUS /ʃiː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading [Footnote 6: Who married Thetis, the Nereid, by whom he became the father of Achilles.--Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. xi, 221, _seq.--W. E. B._] [Footnote 7: See Ovid, "Metamorph.," lib. iii.--_W. E. B_.]

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yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading [Footnote 2: "Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull Strong without rage, without o'erflowing, full."

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