used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
accordsnounUS /əˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “accord” — harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
(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 A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading What hast thou beautiful and gay Compared with that supreme delight?
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
boastings
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From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading We leave thy loveliest flowers and watch that lady bright.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
ComparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading What hast thou beautiful and gay Compared with that supreme delight?
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
dearly loved
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading What hast thou beautiful and gay Compared with that supreme delight?
der
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From this reading --Song of Walter Von der Vogelweide.
at any time
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading We leave thy loveliest flowers and watch that lady bright.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading What hast thou beautiful and gay Compared with that supreme delight?
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading What hast thou beautiful and gay Compared with that supreme delight?
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
go away from a place
From this reading We leave thy loveliest flowers and watch that lady bright.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
loveliest
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From this reading We leave thy loveliest flowers and watch that lady bright.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --Song of Walter Von der Vogelweide.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
possessing material wealth
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
seemeth
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From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
self-effacementnoun
withdrawing into the background; making yourself inconspicuous
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading --Song of Walter Von der Vogelweide.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading What hast thou beautiful and gay Compared with that supreme delight?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
express in words
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading What hast thou beautiful and gay Compared with that supreme delight?
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
Vogelweide
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From this reading --Song of Walter Von der Vogelweide.
Von
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From this reading --Song of Walter Von der Vogelweide.
WalksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading --Song of Walter Von der Vogelweide.
look attentively
From this reading We leave thy loveliest flowers and watch that lady bright.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We leave thy loveliest flowers and watch that lady bright.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What hast thou beautiful and gay Compared with that supreme delight?
at the time that
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
in or at the place that
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
which person or people
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
belonging to which person
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A LOVE FEAST But when a lady chaste and fair, Noble, and clad in rich attire, Walks through the throng with gracious air, As sun that bids the stars retire-- Then where are all thy boastings, May?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
the act of creating written works
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
but in spite of that
From this reading It accords not well with my ideas of humility and self-effacement that I should ever be writing of myself, and yet it seemeth not possible to tell this tale without bringing into it much that befell me in connection with those who were so dear to me, and of whose lives it is my pleasure and pain to relate.
