used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
(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 The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
have
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The Light Enjoyed.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
a long fixed look
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Light Enjoyed.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
and nothing more
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
express in words
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
express in words
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
wealnoun
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
accept gladly
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading "Doubt is slow to clear and sorrow is hard to bear, And each sufferer has his say, his scheme of the weal and the woe; But God has a few of us whom he whispers in the ear; The rest may reason and welcome, ’tis we musicians _know_."--R. Browning
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading XI.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The long eager gaze of her wistful eyes asked mournfully, "Is this _all_ you can tell me?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But her lips only said, "I thank your Excellency," as she withdrew.
