used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
AbsorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
adorations
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From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
archèd
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From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
dauntverbUS /dɔːnt/
cause to lose courage
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
the first light of day
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
the organ of sight
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
flaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
garishadjectiveUS /ˈɡerɪʃ/
tastelessly showy
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
GoddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
hallowedadjectiveUS /ˈhæloʊd/
worthy of religious veneration
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
heavèd
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From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
IlnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
and nothing more
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
without good reason
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
monumentaladjectiveUS /ˌmɑːnjəˈmentəl/
relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
not any; not one
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
Penseroso
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From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
profaner
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From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
SONNLEIN
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From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
not in physical motion
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Absorbed in pious meditations I knelt down; but just as I was closing my eyes, I felt something lightly strike, or push, my knee.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
SylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
temeritynounUS /təˈmerəti/
fearless daring
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
unheedingadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
venturesomeadjectiveUS /ˈventʃərsəm/
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading --_Il Penseroso._ The dawn was still blushing at the greeting of the sun when, as usual, I took my way with bowed head to an old monarch pine, my altar, to greet the day with prayer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Still unheeding I knelt, when a more vigorous push made me turn to see what venturesome creature had the temerity to disturb my adorations.
at the time that
From this reading SONNLEIN And when the sun begins to fling His flaring beams, me, Goddess, bring To archèd walks of twilight groves.
in or at the place that
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And shadows brown, that Sylvan loves, Of pine, or monumental oak, Where the rude axe with heavèd stroke Was never heard the nymphs to daunt, Or fright them from their hallowed haunt There, in close covert, by some brook, Where no profaner eye may look, Hide me from day's garish eye.
