adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
BeyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
forevermoreadverb
at any future time; in the future
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
LeavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
PantheonnounUS /ˈpænθiɑːn/
all the gods of a religion
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
PeacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
SalamisnounUS /səˈlɑːmiz/
plural of “salami” — highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
sun-smitten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
thro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ancient centuries came back To cover us a moment's space, And thro' the dome the light was glad Because it shone upon your face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
WhosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the Metropolitan Museum Within the tiny Pantheon We stood together silently, Leaving the restless crowd awhile As ships find shelter from the sea.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Oh heavy gates that fate has locked To bar the joy we may not win, Peace would go out forevermore If we should dare to enter in.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ah, not from Rome but farther still, Beyond sun-smitten Salamis, The moment took us, till you stooped To find the present with a kiss.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We circled it a dozen times, The wind was blowing from the sea, I only felt your restless eyes Whose love was like a cloak for me.
