Chapter III

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

protective covering made of metal and used in combat

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

have

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

a small house with a single story

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

the organ of sight

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

a person who operates a farm

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

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From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

assemble or get together

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

calm by deception

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

not any; not one

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

not one, and not any

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

many times at short intervals

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

the possibility of future success

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

deliver by singing

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

not in physical motion

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

a just detectable amount

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

-ing form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

third-person singular of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The thunder was hush'd, and the battle-field stain'd, When the sun met the war-wearied eye, But no trace of the boat, or the chieftain remain'd, Though his bow was still seen in the sky.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

at the time that

From this reading "The prospect of death with the brave I have borne, I shrink not to bear it alone; I have often faced death when the hope was forlorn, But I shrink not to face him with none."

in or at the place that

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading THE INDEPENDENT FARMER.--_W. W. Fosdick._ Let sailors sing the windy deep, Let soldiers praise their armor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Be it so," cried the warrior, taking his seat, And folding his bow to his breast; "Let the cataract shroud my pale corpse with its sheet, And its roar lull my spirit to rest.

be the cause or source of

From this reading But in my heart this toast I'll keep, The Independent Farmer: When first the rose, in robe of green, Unfolds its crimson lining, And round his cottage porch is seen The honeysuckle twining; When banks of bloom their sweetness yield, To bees that gather honey, He drives his team across the field, Where skies are soft and sunny.