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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary
Canadian anthem
Hi,
I cannot understand the following line from the Canadian national anthem:
>> True patriot love in all thy sons command.
What does the word "command" mean here? Is it a noun or a verb?
If it is a noun, then does it mean "an order" or "a squad?
Thanks
I cannot understand the following line from the Canadian national anthem:
>> True patriot love in all thy sons command.
What does the word "command" mean here? Is it a noun or a verb?
If it is a noun, then does it mean "an order" or "a squad?
Thanks
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It's a verb. The order of the words is rearranged to fit the music (you) Command true patriot love in all thy sons.
- It's a verb.
- The order of the words is rearranged to fit the music (you) Command true patriot love in all thy sons.
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It's a verb.
The order of the words is rearranged to fit the music
(you) Command true patriot love in all thy sons.
The order of the words is rearranged to fit the music
(you) Command true patriot love in all thy sons.
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The line is an inversion of "Command true patriot love in all thy sons" (i.e. citizens).
"Command" is an imperative verb addressed to Canada personified.
"Command" is an imperative verb addressed to Canada personified.
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