used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
(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 QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
AppalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Appalled she may not be, and cannot yield.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Appalled she may not be, and cannot yield.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
Britain'snounUS /ˈbrɪtənz/
possessive form of “britain” — a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
CAMBRAI
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From this reading CAMBRAI, LANDRÉCIES, ST.
cambricnoun
a finely woven white linen
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
cannot
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From this reading Appalled she may not be, and cannot yield.
circumspectadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/
heedful of potential consequences
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
enrapturedadjectiveUS /enˈræptʃərd/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
the organ of sight
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
flood-gate
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From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
how
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From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
the quality of being humane
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
LANDRÉCIES
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From this reading CAMBRAI, LANDRÉCIES, ST.
lightning's
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From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Appalled she may not be, and cannot yield.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
not any; not one
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Appalled she may not be, and cannot yield.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
paintsnounUS /peɪnts/
plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
quellverbUS /kwel/
suppress or crush completely
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
QUENTIN
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From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Appalled she may not be, and cannot yield.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
deliver by singing
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
ST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAMBRAI, LANDRÉCIES, ST.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
not in physical motion
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
a lightweight cord
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
express in words
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
soldiers collectively
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
in or at the place that
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
which person or people
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
belonging to which person
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
in the company of; together with
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
WoenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
WORDSWORTHnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading WORDSWORTH.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading QUENTIN He, who in concert with an earthly string Of Britain’s acts would sing, He with enraptured voice will tell Of One whose spirit no reverse could quell; Of One that ’mid the failing never failed— Who paints how Britain struggled and prevailed Shall represent her labouring with an eye Of circumspect humanity; Shall show her clothed with strength and skill All martial duties to fulfil; Firm as a rock in stationary fight; In motion rapid, as the lightning’s gleam; Fierce as a flood-gate bursting at midnight To rouse the wicked from their giddy dream— Woe, woe to all that face her in the field!
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading The first place to which our troops fell back (fighting hard all the way) was Cambrai, where cambric was first made, and where, in days of peace, much exquisitely fine linen is still woven.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Appalled she may not be, and cannot yield.
