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AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
Accountable
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
act
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
all
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
All-seeing
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
AmidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Angelic
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
appear
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
approv'd
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
arm'd
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
arriv'd
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
ascended
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
attempt
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
befell
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
bliss
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Celestial
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
Cloud
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
CompletenounUS /complete/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
deceave
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
deserv'd
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
despightfull
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
dim
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
discover'd
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
displeas'd
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Earth
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
easily
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
entire
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Entrance
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
Eternal
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
ethereal
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
Eve
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Eye
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
fall
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
fatall
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Father
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
Fiend
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
Foe
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
freeadjectiveUS /friː/
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Friend
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
fruit
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Gate
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
God
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Guards
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
hainous
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
haste
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
hearnounUS /hear/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
heard
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
Heart
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Heav'n
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Heaven
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
Hee
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
high
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
Hinder'd
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
how
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Husband
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Incurr'd
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
Injunction
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
just
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
knew
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
known
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
less
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
made
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
Man
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
manifold
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
MeanwhilenounUS /ˈmeanwhile/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
minde
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
mixt
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
most
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
Much
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
multitudes
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
mute
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
new-arriv'd
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
news
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
obeying
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Omniscient
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
Paradise
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
penaltie
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
People
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
perverted
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
pitie
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
plea
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
ran
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
remember'd
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
repulst
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
righteous
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
sad
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
sadness
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
Satan
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
scape
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
seeming
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Serpent
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
shee
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
sin
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
Soon
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
spare
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
state
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
stoln
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
strengthnounUS /ˈstrength/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Supream
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
suttle
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
tempted
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
Th
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
things
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
thir
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
Throne
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
ThundernounUS /ˈthunder/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
thus
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
unseen
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
unwelcome
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
Up
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
utmost
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
utter'd
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
vigilance
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
violated
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
visages
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From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
voice
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From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
WhateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading About the new-arriv’d, in multitudes Th’ ethereal People ran, to hear and know How all befell: they towards the Throne Supream Accountable made haste to make appear With righteous plea, thir utmost vigilance, And easily approv’d; when the most High Eternal Father from his secret Cloud, Amidst in Thunder utter’d thus his voice.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Whoever
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From this reading For still they knew, and ought to have still remember’d The high Injunction not to taste that Fruit, Whoever tempted; which they not obeying, Incurr’d, what could they less, the penaltie, And manifold in sin, deserv’d to fall.
wiles
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
wise
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From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile the hainous and despightfull act Of _Satan_ done in Paradise, and how Hee in the Serpent had perverted _Eve_, Her Husband shee, to taste the fatall fruit, Was known in Heav’n; for what can scape the Eye Of God All-seeing, or deceave his Heart Omniscient, who in all things wise and just, Hinder’d not _Satan_ to attempt the minde Of Man, with strength entire, and free Will arm’d, Complete to have discover’d and repulst Whatever wiles of Foe or seeming Friend.
wondring
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From this reading Up into Heav’n from Paradise in hast Th’ Angelic Guards ascended, mute and sad For Man, for of his state by this they knew, Much wondring how the suttle Fiend had stoln Entrance unseen.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Soon as th’ unwelcome news From Earth arriv’d at Heaven Gate, displeas’d All were who heard, dim sadness did not spare That time Celestial visages, yet mixt With pitie, violated not thir bliss.
