used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Have I not loved thee much and long, A tedious twelve hours’ space?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
Cleiveland
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From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
doteverbUS /doʊt/
be foolish or senile due to old age
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
forswornverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈswɔːrn/
inflected form of “forswear” — formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
set up or found
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have I not loved thee much and long, A tedious twelve hours’ space?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Have I not loved thee much and long, A tedious twelve hours’ space?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
immediately past
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Have I not loved thee much and long, A tedious twelve hours’ space?
held dear
From this reading Have I not loved thee much and long, A tedious twelve hours’ space?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
mineralists
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From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Have I not loved thee much and long, A tedious twelve hours’ space?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Have I not loved thee much and long, A tedious twelve hours’ space?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
others
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From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Have I not loved thee much and long, A tedious twelve hours’ space?
not in physical motion
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Have I not loved thee much and long, A tedious twelve hours’ space?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
twas
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From this reading Lady, it is already morn, And ’twas last night I swore to thee That fond impossibility.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Have I not loved thee much and long, A tedious twelve hours’ space?
unploughed-up
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From this reading Not but all joy in thy brown hair By others may be found; But I must search the black and fair, Like skilful mineralists that sound For treasure in unploughed-up ground.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I must all other beauties wrong, And rob thee of a new embrace, Could I still dote upon thy face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _John Cleiveland._ SONG WHY should you swear I am forsworn, Since thine I vowed to be?
