used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
(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 Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
AwkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
blent
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From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
CentenaryadjectiveUS /ˈsentəneri/
of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
CHARACTERIZATIONnounUS /ˌkerəktərɪˈzeɪʃən/
a graphic or vivid verbal description
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
Chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
deep-setadjective
having a sunken area
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
demi-god
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From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
EloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
at any time
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
HatingverbUS /ˈheɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
HumornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
without good reason
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
LINCOLNnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
LogicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
moldedadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊldəd/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
OdenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
and nothing more
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
PitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
quipverbUS /kwɪp/
make jokes or quips
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
RudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
shamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
ungainlyadjectiveUS /ənˈɡeɪnli/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading A CHARACTERIZATION OF LINCOLN _From Lincoln Centenary Ode_ Tall, ungainly, gaunt of limb, Rudely Nature molded him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
whate'er
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From this reading Eloquent of tongue, and clear, Logical, devoid of fear, Making plain whate'er was dense By the light of common sense.
in or at the place that
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Humor quaint with pathos blent To his speech attraction lent; Telling phrase and homely quip Falling lightly from his lip.
Wrathfuladjective
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
From this reading Tender as the bravest be, Pitiful in high degree, Wrathful only where offence Led to grievous consequence; Hating sham and empty show; Chivalrous to beaten foe; Ever patient in his ways; Cheerful in the darkest days; Not a demi-god or saint Such as fancy loves to paint, But a truly human man Built on the heroic plan.
but in spite of that
From this reading Awkward form and homely face, Owing naught to outward grace; Yet, behind the rugged mien Were a mind and soul serene, And in deep-set eyes there shone Genius that was all his own.
