used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
cause to be bored
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
cravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
take in solid food
From this reading Quoth he hoarsely, “Eat no more!”
Edgar'snounUS /ˈedɡərz/
possessive form of “edgar” — the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
widely known and esteemed
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
Goose-Club
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From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
half-past
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From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading Quoth he hoarsely, “Eat no more!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
I'm
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From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
I've
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From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
juicesnounUS /ˈdʒuːsəz/
plural of “juice” — the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
Lenore
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From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
not any; not one
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
on one occasion
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
onionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
Quoth
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From this reading Quoth he hoarsely, “Eat no more!”
ravenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
the act of searching for something
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
and nothing more
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
make steady
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
successive (without a break)
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
express in words
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
uprose
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From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
the act of using
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
communicated in words
From this reading Then the bird uprose and fluttered, and this sentence strange he uttered, “Hang Lenore,” he mildly muttered; “you have seen me once before, Seen me on this festive Christmas, seen me surely once before, I’m the Goose—and nothing more.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
well-stuffed
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From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading Then he murmured, “Are you ready?” and with motion slow and steady, Straight he leapt upon my bed; he simply gave a stifled roar; And I cried, “As I’m a sinner, at a Goose-Club I was winner, ’Tis a memory of my dinner, which I ate at half-past four, Goose well-stuffed with sage and onions, which I ate at half-past four.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And I said, for I’m no craven, “Are you Edgar’s famous raven, Seeking as with him a haven—were you mixed up with Lenore?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Said I, “I’ve enjoyed your juices, breast and back; but tell me, Goose, is This revenge, and what the use is of your being such a bore?
