Chapter VII

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From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

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From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

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From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

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From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

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From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

accord or comport with

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

a witty saying

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

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From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

having lost your job

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

realize beforehand

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

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 Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

musically pleasing

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

plural of “harp” — a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

give free rein to

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

a small island

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

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From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

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From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

engage in

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

subject to death

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

a king of the Myrmidons and father of Achilles

From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

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From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

plural of “reprisal” — a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

make visible

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

deliver by singing

From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

in or at that place or location

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

a theatrical performer

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

a physiological need to drink

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

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From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

not seen or observed

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

past form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

literature in metrical form

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

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From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

past form of “warble” — sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

at the time that

From this reading IN IMITATION OF A GREEK EPIGRAM ON HOMER.[13] When Phoebus, and the nine harmonious maids, Of old assembled in the Thespian shades; What theme, they cried, what high immortal air, Befit these harps to sound, and thee to hear?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

a Caucasian

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

which person or people

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading He answered with a frown: "I now reveal A truth, that envy bids me not conceal: 10 Retiring frequent to this laureat vale, I warbled to the lyre that fav'rite tale, Which, unobserved, a wand'ring Greek and blind, Heard me repeat, and treasured in his mind; And fired with thirst of more than mortal praise, 15 From me, the god of wit, usurped the bays.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

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From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The wond'rous song with rapture they rehearse; Then ask who wrought that miracle of verse?

but in spite of that

From this reading But let vain Greece indulge her growing fame, Proud with celestial spoils to grace her name; Yet when my arts shall triumph in the west, And the white isle with female pow'r is blest; 20 Fame, I foresee, will make reprisals there, And the translator's palm to me transfer.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Replied the god: "Your loftiest notes employ, 5 To sing young Peleus, and the fall of Troy."