adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
Cliges
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From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His hair seemed like fine gold and his face a fresh-blown rose.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
folknounUS /foʊk/
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
fresh-blown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hair seemed like fine gold and his face a fresh-blown rose.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His hair seemed like fine gold and his face a fresh-blown rose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His hair seemed like fine gold and his face a fresh-blown rose.
limnverbUS /lɪm/
trace the shape of
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
NarcissusnounUS /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/
bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading His hair seemed like fine gold and his face a fresh-blown rose.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His hair seemed like fine gold and his face a fresh-blown rose.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
surpassesverbUS /sərˈpæsɪz/
third-person singular of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was fairer and more comely than Narcissus' who saw his own reflection in the fountain beneath the elm, and loved it so much when he saw it that he died--so folk say--because he could not have it.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Much beauty had he, and little wit, but Cliges had greater store of both, just as fine gold surpasses copper, and yet more than I can say.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To describe the beauty of Cliges I will limn you a portrait, the traits of which shall be very briefly told.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He was in the flower of his youth, for he was about fifteen years old.
