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From this reading [Footnote 8: Seven Dials.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
affrightnoun
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
move towards
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
confined by bonds
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
chanticleer
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From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
CrowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
the first light of day
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
DialsnounUS /ˈdaɪəlz/
plural of “dial” — the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading [Footnote 8: Seven Dials.]
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
FillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 8: Seven Dials.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
hallow'd
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From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
Margaret's
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From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
monitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
ParishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
express in words
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading [Footnote 8: Seven Dials.]
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
carry out
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
TraverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
two times
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading V.
literature in metrical form
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
WatchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading TO DAVID COOK, _Of the Parish of Saint Margaret's, Westminster, Watchman_ For much good-natured verse received from thee, A loving verse take in return from me.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading While night Fills half the world with shadows of affright, You with your lantern, partner of your round, Traverse the paths of Margaret's hallow'd bound.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good morrow to my masters," is your cry; And to our David "twice as good," say I. Not Peter's monitor, shrill chanticleer, Crows the approach of dawn in notes more clear, Or tells the hours more faithfully.
