used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
Allan
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From this reading Edgar Allan Poe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
bedightverb
decorate
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
fearless and daring
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Edgar Allan Poe.
EldoradonounUS /ˌeldərˈɑːdoʊ/
an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
set up or found
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
GailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
not any; not one
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
pilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
PoenounUS /poʊ/
United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading Edgar Allan Poe.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
try to get or reach
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
the rays of the sun
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But he grew old-- This knight so bold-- And o'er his heart a shadow Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
in or at the place that
From this reading And, as his strength Failed him at length, He met a pilgrim shadow-- "Shadow," said he, "Where can it be-- This land of Eldorado?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Over the Mountains Of the Moon, Down the Valley of the Shadow, Ride, boldly ride," The shade replied, "If you seek for Eldorado!"
Yuba
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From this reading Three Graves by the Middle Yuba Gaily bedight A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado.
