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From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
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From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
1809
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From this reading IF WITH UNWET EYE" Composed 1809.--Published 1815 Hail, Zaragoza!
1815
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From this reading IF WITH UNWET EYE" Composed 1809.--Published 1815 Hail, Zaragoza!
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From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
(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 These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
move towards
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
attestverbUS /əˈtest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
see with attention
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading IF WITH UNWET EYE" Composed 1809.--Published 1815 Hail, Zaragoza!
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
DalesnounUS /deɪlz/
plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
DiseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
the organ of sight
From this reading IF WITH UNWET EYE" Composed 1809.--Published 1815 Hail, Zaragoza!
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
HAILverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading "HAIL, ZARAGOZA!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF WITH UNWET EYE" Composed 1809.--Published 1815 Hail, Zaragoza!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
a brief written record
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading IF WITH UNWET EYE" Composed 1809.--Published 1815 Hail, Zaragoza!
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
sonnetnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪt/
a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
up to a particular time
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
untutoredadjective
lacking in schooling
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
UNWET
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From this reading IF WITH UNWET EYE" Composed 1809.--Published 1815 Hail, Zaragoza!
upheaved
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From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
vitalsnoun
a bodily organ that is essential for life
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IF WITH UNWET EYE" Composed 1809.--Published 1815 Hail, Zaragoza!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading These desolate remains are trophies high 5 Of more than martial courage in the breast Of peaceful civic virtue:[A] they attest Thy matchless worth to all posterity.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Blood flowed before thy sight without remorse; Disease consumed thy vitals; War upheaved 10 The ground beneath thee with volcanic force: Dread trials! yet encountered and sustained Till not a wreck of help or hope remained, And law was from necessity[1] received.[B] See note to the sonnet beginning "And is it among rude untutored Dales" (p.
but in spite of that
From this reading If with unwet eye We can approach, thy sorrow to behold, Yet is the heart not pitiless nor cold; Such spectacle demands not tear or sigh.
ZARAGOZAnounUS /zɑːrɑːˈɡoʊzə/
an ancient city on the Ebro River in northeastern Spain; formerly the capital of Aragon
From this reading "HAIL, ZARAGOZA!
