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From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
1790
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From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
1797
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From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
AdvertisernounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzər/
someone whose business is advertising
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
fearless and daring
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
BritonnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
design'd
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From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
DruidnounUS /ˈdruːɪd/
a pre-Christian priest among the Celts of ancient Gaul and Britain and Ireland
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
EDITORSHIPnounUS /ˈedətərʃɪp/
the position of editor
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
FRENEAU
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From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
immediately past
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
most important element
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
NEVERSINK
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From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
an amount of time
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
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 From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
cut with a saw
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
successivelyadverbUS /səkˈsesɪvli/
in proper order or sequence
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
valesnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
at the time that
From this reading The period ends late in 1797 when he left New York and went for a time to Charleston, South Carolina.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEVERSINK[1] These Hills, the pride of all the coast, To mighty distance seen, With aspect bold and rugged brow, That shade the neighbouring main: These heights, for solitude design'd, This rude, resounding shore-- These vales impervious to the wind, Tall oaks, that to the tempest bend, Half Druid, I adore.
a late time of life
From this reading During the next seven years he was successively editor of the _National Gazette_, _The Jersey Chronicle_, and _The Time Piece and Literary Companion_.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE PERIOD OF EDITORSHIP THE POEMS OF PHILIP FRENEAU In February, 1790, Freneau left the sea and settled down in the employ of the New York _Daily Advertiser_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From distant lands, a thousand sails Your hazy summits greet-- You saw the angry Briton come, You saw him, last, retreat!