adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We always have counselled,-- Yea, we have even insisted,--that thou shouldst select thee a maiden.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
counselled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We always have counselled,-- Yea, we have even insisted,--that thou shouldst select thee a maiden.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
else
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From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading We always have counselled,-- Yea, we have even insisted,--that thou shouldst select thee a maiden.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We always have counselled,-- Yea, we have even insisted,--that thou shouldst select thee a maiden.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading We always have counselled,-- Yea, we have even insisted,--that thou shouldst select thee a maiden.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
leftnounUS /left/
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 But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading We always have counselled,-- Yea, we have even insisted,--that thou shouldst select thee a maiden.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
mayst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading We always have counselled,-- Yea, we have even insisted,--that thou shouldst select thee a maiden.
Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
shouldstmodal verbUS /ʃʊdst/
an old form of “should”, used with “thou”
From this reading We always have counselled,-- Yea, we have even insisted,--that thou shouldst select thee a maiden.
SonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
SpeakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
ThanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
Thereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We always have counselled,-- Yea, we have even insisted,--that thou shouldst select thee a maiden.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Speak it out honestly, then; for my soul has told me beforehand: That same maiden it is, the exile, whom thou hast elected."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
wontedly
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From this reading If I may say it, my son, I believe thou already hast chosen; For thy heart has been touched, and been made more than wontedly tender.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Thereupon spoke the good mother, and thus with intelligence answered: "Son, not greater thy wish to bring thee a bride to thy chamber, That thou mayst find thy nights a beautiful part of existence, And that the work of the day may gain independence and freedom, Than is thy father's wish too, and thy mother's.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But I was ever aware, and now my heart gives me assurance, That till the hour appointed is come, and the maiden appointed Shall with the hour appear, the choice will be left for the future, While more strong than all else will be fear of grasping the wrong one.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading We always have counselled,-- Yea, we have even insisted,--that thou shouldst select thee a maiden.
