used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is grateful," said she, with a placid smile.
allaysverbUS /əˈleɪz/
third-person singular of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading It allays a feverish thirst that had parched me for many days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It allays a feverish thirst that had parched me for many days.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Now, dearest, let me sleep.
deliciousnessnoun
extreme appetizingness
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading It allays a feverish thirst that had parched me for many days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "It is grateful," said she, with a placid smile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It allays a feverish thirst that had parched me for many days.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is grateful," said she, with a placid smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is grateful," said she, with a placid smile.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now, dearest, let me sleep.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It allays a feverish thirst that had parched me for many days.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It allays a feverish thirst that had parched me for many days.
Methinks
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From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, dearest, let me sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading It allays a feverish thirst that had parched me for many days.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading "It is grateful," said she, with a placid smile.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is grateful," said she, with a placid smile.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is grateful," said she, with a placid smile.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Now, dearest, let me sleep.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "It is grateful," said she, with a placid smile.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It allays a feverish thirst that had parched me for many days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My earthly senses are closing over my spirit like the leaves around the heart of a rose at sunset."
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading It allays a feverish thirst that had parched me for many days.
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Methinks it is like water from a heavenly fountain; for it contains I know not what of unobtrusive fragrance and deliciousness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is grateful," said she, with a placid smile.
