used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
AbstainverbUS /əbˈsteɪn/
refrain from voting
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
(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 Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And certainly at night you'll sleep and dream, Live through the day and bustle as you please.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What's midnight doubt before the dayspring's faith?
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading And certainly at night you'll sleep and dream, Live through the day and bustle as you please.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And certainly at night you'll sleep and dream, Live through the day and bustle as you please.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
dayspring's
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From this reading What's midnight doubt before the dayspring's faith?
disbelieveverbUS /dɪsbəˈliːv/
reject as false; refuse to accept
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading What's midnight doubt before the dayspring's faith?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
drowseverb
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading What's midnight doubt before the dayspring's faith?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading And certainly at night you'll sleep and dream, Live through the day and bustle as you please.
most important element
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
engage in
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading What's midnight doubt before the dayspring's faith?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
overtakesverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪks/
third-person singular of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
by chance
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading And certainly at night you'll sleep and dream, Live through the day and bustle as you please.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
provision's
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From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And certainly at night you'll sleep and dream, Live through the day and bustle as you please.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
unawaresadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈwerz/
without forethought or plan; inadvertently
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
the act of using
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
waking's
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From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
What's
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From this reading What's midnight doubt before the dayspring's faith?
at the time that
From this reading Accordingly, I use heart, head and hand All day, I build, scheme, study and make friends; And when night overtakes me, down I lie, Sleep, dream a little, and get done with it, The sooner the better, to begin afresh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SECOND ROUND "One sleeps, indeed, and wakes at intervals, We know, but waking's the main part with us, And my provision's for life's waking part.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
you'll
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From this reading And certainly at night you'll sleep and dream, Live through the day and bustle as you please.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You, the philosopher that disbelieve, That recognise the night, give dreams their weight-- To be consistent--you should keep your bed, Abstain from healthy acts that prove you man, For fear you drowse perhaps at unawares!
