used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
propose a payment
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He stopped his horse by the door of the cottage and stood silently regarding his future home.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He stopped his horse by the door of the cottage and stood silently regarding his future home.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He stopped his horse by the door of the cottage and stood silently regarding his future home.
Ellisland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a golden moment for a poet’s heart.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He stopped his horse by the door of the cottage and stood silently regarding his future home.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It was a golden moment for a poet’s heart.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was a golden moment for a poet’s heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He stopped his horse by the door of the cottage and stood silently regarding his future home.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He stopped his horse by the door of the cottage and stood silently regarding his future home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a golden moment for a poet’s heart.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
immediately past
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
mightieradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiər/
comparative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was a golden moment for a poet’s heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
phantomsnounUS /ˈfæntəmz/
plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading It was a golden moment for a poet’s heart.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He stopped his horse by the door of the cottage and stood silently regarding his future home.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
scornsnounUS /skɔːrnz/
plural of “scorn” — lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
without speaking
From this reading He stopped his horse by the door of the cottage and stood silently regarding his future home.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stopped his horse by the door of the cottage and stood silently regarding his future home.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped his horse by the door of the cottage and stood silently regarding his future home.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
up to a particular time
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
unclasped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
UnveiledadjectiveUS /ənˈveɪld/
revealed; especially by having a veil removed
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
vagrantnounUS /ˈveɪɡrənt/
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading Not a breath stirred the crimson opening blossom, or the verdant spreading leaf.
viewlessadjective
not having or expressing opinions or views
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
at the time that
From this reading When Robert reached Ellisland the evening sun was flaming over the distant western hills.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading Now spells of mightier power prepare, Bid brighter phantoms round him dance; Let flattery spread her viewless snare, And fame attract his vagrant glance; Let sprightly pleasure too advance, Unveiled her eyes, unclasped her zone; Till last in love’s delicious trance He scorns the joys his youth has known.
