used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
CraigienounUS /ˈkreɪɡi/
English lexicographer who was a joint editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1872-1966)
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
at any time
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
highest in quality
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
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From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
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 For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
not any; not one
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
many times at short intervals
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
by chance
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
PsalmnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
ReapernounUS /ˈriːpər/
someone who helps to gather the harvest
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a long time no one knew of its existence, and it was not until many months later that he sent it to be published.
Washington'snounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “The Reaper and the Flowers” was written in much the same way, and “The Light of Stars” was composed on a serene and beautiful summer evening, exactly suggestive of the poem.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He composed it in his room at the Craigie House, which had been Washington’s chamber.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading HOW SOME OF THE GREAT POEMS WERE WRITTEN We have already often spoken of the “Psalm of Life,” perhaps the greatest poem Longfellow ever wrote.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The death of his young wife had afflicted him deeply, and one day as he sat between two windows, looking sadly out, this poem came into his mind and he wrote it.
