used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
extreme mental distress
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
beguileth
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From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
beholds
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From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
benightedadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
overtaken by night or darkness
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
Darksome
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From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
a special loved one
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
the first light of day
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
dreadless
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From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
EGLOGA
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From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
enthroned
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From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
at any time
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
the organ of sight
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
FlatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
Fortune'snounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
possessive form of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
harmeth
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From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
languishverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/
lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
engage in
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
Mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
MusesnounUS /ˈmjuːzəz/
plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
ReaveverbUS /riːv/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
RobverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
SECUNDA
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From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
swarmeth
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From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
THIRSIS
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From this reading THIRSIS EGLOGA SECUNDA Muses help me, sorrow swarmeth, Eyes are fraught with seas of languish; Heavy hope my solace harmeth, Mind's repast is bitter anguish.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
untrustyadjective
not worthy of trust or belief
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Rob the sphere of lines united, Make a sudden void in nature; Force the day to be benighted, Reave the cause of time and creature;
Vouchsafeverb
grant in a condescending manner
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
which person or people
From this reading Dawn of day beholds enthroned Fortune's darling, proud and dreadless; Darksome night doth hear him moaned, Who before was rich and needless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vouchsafe his message that doth bring farewell, And for my sake let him with beauty dwell.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Eye of day regarded never Certain trust in world untrusty; Flattering hope beguileth ever Weary, old, and wanton lusty.
