used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
Accomac
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From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
make calm or still
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
chieftainsnounUS /ˈtʃiːftənz/
plural of “chieftain” — the leader of a group of people
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
divisible by two
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
at any time
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
evergreennounUS /ˈevərɡriːn/
a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
ForthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
a state of high honor
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
iciclesnounUS /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
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 _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
MarinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
pendantnounUS /ˈpendənt/
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/
comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
RimenounUS /raɪm/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
confined on all sides
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
up to a particular time
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
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 _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
unmindfuladjective
not mindful or attentive
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
untutoredadjective
lacking in schooling
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _Rime of the Ancient Mariner._ The sun shone brightly the next morning, as it rose above the forest of tall pines which surrounded the little village of Accomac; and as its rays stained the long icicles on the evergreen branches of the trees, they looked like the pendant jewels of amber which hung from the ears of the fierce, untutored chieftains of the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Since then, at an uncertain hour, That agony returns, And till this ghastly tale is told My heart within me burns.”
woefuladjectiveUS /ˈwoʊfəl/
affected by or full of grief or woe
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There, calm and eternal, it spread in its unclouded glory, above waters, woods, wilds, as if unmindful of the sorrows and the cares of earth.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The air was clear and frosty, and the broad heaven, that hung like a blue curtain above the busy world, seemed even purer and more beautiful than ever.
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading “Forthwith this frame of mine was wrenched With a woeful agony, Which forced me to begin my tale, And then it left me free.
