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From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
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From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
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From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
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From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
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From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
adown
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From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
belikeadverb
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
bleating
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From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
the two together, not just one
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
bravedverbUS /breɪvd/
past form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
ClapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
Cottage-maiden
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From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
travel across or pass over
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
fablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
a young female
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
HearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
LeaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
and nothing more
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
only a very short time before
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
try to get or reach
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
SinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
StruggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
express in words
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
WhirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Whirled adown the rocky channel, Sinking, rising, on they go, Peace and rest, as seems, before them 15 Only in the lake below.
which person or people
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
belonging to which person
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
a late time of life
From this reading But, as chanced, a Cottage-maiden (Ten years scarcely had she told) 10 Seeing, plunged into the torrent, Clasped the Lamb and kept her hold.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Seek who will delight in fable I shall tell you truth.
Young-one
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From this reading A Lamb Leapt from this steep bank to follow ’Cross the brook its thoughtless dam.[291] Far and wide on hill and valley 5 Rain had fallen, unceasing rain, And the bleating mother’s Young-one Struggled with the flood in vain:
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Oh! it was a frightful current Whose fierce wrath the Girl had braved; Clap your hands with joy my Hearers, Shout in triumph, both are saved; 20 Saved by courage that with danger Grew, by strength the gift of love, And belike a guardian angel Came with succour from above.
