used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Yet the sons of the sea-kings feel the call of the sea in their blood.
terminate
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Yet the sons of the sea-kings feel the call of the sea in their blood.
make calm or still
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
CHAUCER'SnounUS /ˈtʃɔːsərz/
possessive form of “chaucer” — English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
DESCRIPTIVEadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Yet the sons of the sea-kings feel the call of the sea in their blood.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
hoververbUS /ˈhʌvər/
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
ice-coldadjective
as cold as ice
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
iron-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
the force of workers available
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
literature in metrical form
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
pre-Conquest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
respondsverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
rime-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
salt-marshes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
savagerynounUS /ˈsævɪdʒeri/
the property of being untamed and ferocious
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Yet the sons of the sea-kings feel the call of the sea in their blood.
sea-birds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
sea-kings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet the sons of the sea-kings feel the call of the sea in their blood.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Yet the sons of the sea-kings feel the call of the sea in their blood.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
not in physical motion
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAUCER'S DESCRIPTIVE POWER From the earliest days of pre-Conquest literature, English poetry has always shown a strong feeling for nature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They know the danger and the savagery of nature, but something in them responds to her relentless force, and the spell of the sea holds them.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
welternounUS /ˈweltər/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
in or at the place that
From this reading They may picture Heaven as a place where there is neither hail nor frost, and look forward to still waters and green pastures hereafter, but on earth the welter of the waves, and the strange calm of the rime-bound trees, draw them in spite of themselves.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Nature, in those early days, has something wild and terrible about her; great forests, haunted by savage beasts and more savage men, stretch over the land; the sea-birds utter their plaintive cries as they hover above the desolate salt-marshes; ice-cold waves break on the iron-bound coast.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the sons of the sea-kings feel the call of the sea in their blood.
