(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
foreknows
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From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
GABRIELnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
he's
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From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
not one and not the other of two
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
not any; not one
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
be obedient to
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
ordainverbUS /ɔːrˈdeɪn/
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
the act of punishing
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
Raph
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From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
RAPHAELnounUS /ˌrɑːfaɪˈel/
Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520)
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Our task is done: Obey; and, in that choice, Thou shalt be blest, and angels shall rejoice.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
bound or secured closely
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Raph._ But what reward or punishment could be, If man to neither good nor ill were free?
at the time that
From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
belonging to which person
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading [RAPHAEL _and_ GABRIEL _fly up in the Cloud: the other Angels go off._ _Adam._ Hard state of life! since heaven foreknows my will, Why am I not tied up from doing ill?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why am I trusted with myself at large, When he's more able to sustain the charge?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The eternal justice could decree no pain To him whose sins itself did first ordain; And good, compelled, could no reward exact: His power would shine in goodness, not thy act.
