25
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30
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From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
35
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From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
40
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From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
45
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From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
(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 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
dearly loved
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
BredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
bright-eyed
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From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
a young person of either sex
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an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
dearly loved
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
divisible by two
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
FaredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
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 Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
LinkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
LothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
maturer
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From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
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 So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
not any; not one
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
OrphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
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concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
refrain from harming
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
express in speech
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
not in physical motion
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
TouchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
unwatched
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From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
UrgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Scarcely less than sacred passions, 45 Bred in house, in grove, and field, Link her with the inferior creatures, Urge her powers their rights to shield.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
WaywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So, unwatched by love maternal, Mother’s care no more her guide, 30 Fared this little bright-eyed Orphan Even while at her father’s side.
which person or people
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, to a maturer Audience, 25 Let me speak of this brave Child Left among her native mountains With wild Nature to run wild.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
but in spite of that
From this reading 40 Time passed on; the Child was happy, Like a Spirit of air she moved, Wayward, yet by all who knew her For her tender heart beloved.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Spare your blame,--remembrance makes him Loth to rule by strict command; Still upon his cheek are living 35 Touches of her infant hand, Dear caresses given in pity, Sympathy that soothed his grief, As the dying mother witnessed To her thankful mind’s relief.
