adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
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 Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
AlmostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
CloseadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
DOROTHEA
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From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
exile's
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From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
FriendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
GleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
HailstonesnounUS /ˈheɪlstoʊnz/
plural of “hailstone” — small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
heavensnounUS /ˈhevənz/
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
HERMANNnounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
lightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
MELPOMENEnoun
(Greek mythology) the Muse of tragedy
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
portendingverbUS /pɔːrˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “portend” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
ShelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
TellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
Thereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Out from the veil, now here and now there, with fiery flashes, Gleaming over the field shot forth the ominous lightning.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading "May not these threatening heavens," said Hermann, "be presently sending Hailstones upon us and violent rains; for fair is the harvest."
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading And in the waving luxuriant grain they delighted together: Almost as high it reached as the lofty shapes that moved through it.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thereupon spoke the maiden, and said to her guide and companion: "Friend, unto whom I soon am to owe so kindly a fortune, Shelter and home, while many an exile's exposed to the tempest, Tell me concerning thy parents, I pray thee, and teach me to know them, Them whom with all my heart I desire to serve in the future.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading MELPOMENE HERMANN AND DOROTHEA Towards the setting sun the two thus went on their journey: Close he had wrapped himself round with clouds portending a tempest.
