Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

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From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

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From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

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From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

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From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

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From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

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From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

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From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

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

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

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

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

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From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

keep company with; hang out with

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

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

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

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

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

the state of being honored

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

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

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

an occurrence of something

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

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

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

apprehended with certainty

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

for more time

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

the force of workers available

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

not any; not one

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

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

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

make a promise or commitment

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

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From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

Identical; not different.

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

an ancient city on the Ebro River in northeastern Spain; formerly the capital of Aragon

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

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

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

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

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

make an effort or attempt

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

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From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

in an unjust manner

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

make a vow; promise

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

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

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

at the time that

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

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

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one

From this reading XXIX But the best of the sport was to hear his old Dam, Set up her shrill forlorn pipe-- How the wither'd Beldam hobbled about, And put the rest of the company out-- For she needs must try a horn-pipe.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading XXX But the heat, and the press, and the noise, and the din, Were so great, that, howe'er unwilling, Our Reporter no longer was able to stay, But came in his own defence away, And left the Bride quadrilling.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PROLOGUES AND EPILOGUES EPILOGUE TO GODWIN'S TRAGEDY OF "ANTONIO" (1800) Ladies, ye've seen how Guzman's consort died, Poor victim of a Spaniard brother's pride, When Spanish honour through the world was blown, And Spanish beauty for the best was known[19].

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In that romantic, unenlighten'd time, A _breach of promise_[20] was a sort of crime-- Which of you handsome English ladies here, But deem the penance bloody and severe?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A whimsical old Saragossa[21] fashion, That a dead father's dying inclination, Should _live_ to thwart a living daughter's passion[22], Unjustly on the sex _we_[23] men exclaim, Rail at _your_[24] vices,--and commit the same;-- Man is a promise-breaker from the womb, And goes a promise-breaker to the tomb-- What need we instance here the lover's vow, The sick man's purpose, or the great man's bow[25]?