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From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
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From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
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From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
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From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
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From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
balefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
bloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
BrutusnounUS /ˈbruːtəs/
statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Is there a robber close in Newgate hemmed, Is there a cut-throat, fettered and condemned?
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Is there a robber close in Newgate hemmed, Is there a cut-throat, fettered and condemned?
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
cut-throat
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From this reading Is there a robber close in Newgate hemmed, Is there a cut-throat, fettered and condemned?
daisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
an old word for “before”
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
fetteredadjectiveUS /ˈfetərd/
bound by chains fastened around the ankles
From this reading Is there a robber close in Newgate hemmed, Is there a cut-throat, fettered and condemned?
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
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 THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
FRENEAU
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From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
let have
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Is there a robber close in Newgate hemmed, Is there a cut-throat, fettered and condemned?
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
How
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From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
immediately past
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
luckieradjectiveUS /ˈlʌkiər/
comparative of “lucky” — occurring by chance
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
engage in
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
NewgatenounUS /ˈnuːɡeɪt/
a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
From this reading Is there a robber close in Newgate hemmed, Is there a cut-throat, fettered and condemned?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
not any; not one
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
an amount of time
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
POETICadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
PresagingverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
any competition
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
move upward
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading Is there a robber close in Newgate hemmed, Is there a cut-throat, fettered and condemned?
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
SOLILOQUYnounUS /səˈlɪləkwi/
speech you make to yourself
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
in the near future
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/
plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Is there a robber close in Newgate hemmed, Is there a cut-throat, fettered and condemned?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
THIRD'SnounUS /θɜːrdz/
possessive form of “third” — one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
tormentingverbUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
vexverbUS /veks/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE FIRST POETIC PERIOD THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY[1] What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Night after night, tormenting to my eyes-- No real foes these horrid shapes can be, But thrice as much they vex and torture me.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Shame seize my crown ere such a deed be mine-- No--to the last my squadrons shall combine, 20 And slay my foes, while foes remain to slay, Or heaven shall grant me one successful day.
which person or people
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
but in spite of that
From this reading How cursed is he--how doubly cursed am I-- 5 Who lives in pain, and yet who dares not die; To him no joy this world of Nature brings, In vain the wild rose blooms, the daisy springs.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Is this a prelude to some new disgrace, Some baleful omen to my name and race!-- 10 It may be so--ere mighty Caesar died Presaging Nature felt his doom, and sighed; A bellowing voice through midnight groves was heard, And threatening ghosts at dusk of eve appeared-- Ere Brutus fell, to adverse fates a prey, 15 His evil genius met him on the way, And so may mine!--but who would yield so soon A prize, some luckier hour may make my own?
