Chapter III

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From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

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From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

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From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

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From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

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

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

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

From this reading THE HIND AND PANTHER.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

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

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

dearly loved

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

From this reading THE HIND AND PANTHER.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

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From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

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

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

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

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

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

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

set down according to a plan

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

staying power

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

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

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

reduced in size as by squeezing together

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading THE HIND AND PANTHER.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading PART SECOND.

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 } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

plural of “philistine” — a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

associated with the priesthood or priests

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

To recall to mind.

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

except for; apart from

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

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From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading PART SECOND.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

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From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

plural of “tale” — 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 } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

express in words

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

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

From this reading THE HIND AND PANTHER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

propel through the air

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

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

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

an extended area of land

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

not liable to failure

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

an irritating or obnoxious person

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

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

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

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

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

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From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

during the time that

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

in a wise manner

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

but in spite of that

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Dame, said the Panther, times are mended well, Since late among the Philistines you fell.[140] The toils were pitched, a spacious tract of ground With expert huntsmen was encompassed round; The inclosure narrowed; the sagacious power Of hounds and death drew nearer every hour.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Tis true, the younger lion[141] 'scaped the snare, But all your priestly calves lay struggling there, As sacrifices on their altars laid;[142] } While you, their careful mother, wisely fled,} Not trusting destiny to save your head.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading } For, whate'er promises you have applied } To your unfailing church, the surer side} Is four fair legs in danger to provide; } And whate'er tales of Peter's chair you tell, } Yet, saving reverence of the miracle, } The better luck was yours to 'scape so well.--} As I remember, said the sober Hind, Those toils were for your own dear self designed, As well as me; and with the self-same throw, To catch the quarry[143] and the vermin too,-- Forgive the slanderous tongues that called you so.