AfaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
(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 Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
bramblesnounUS /ˈbræmbəlz/
plural of “bramble” — any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
a person who is in charge
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
ChokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
clarions
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From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
DownyadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊni/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
divisible by two
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
furledadjective
rolled up and secured
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
helmsnounUS /helmz/
plural of “helm” — steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
legionsnounUS /ˈliːdʒənz/
plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
march in a procession
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
not any; not one
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
RAVAGEDadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪdʒd/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
reason's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
shardsnounUS /ʃɑːrdz/
plural of “shard” — a broken piece of a brittle artifact
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
sylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
express in words
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In silence deep the legions stream, With open ranks, in order true; Over boundless plains they stream and gleam— No chief in view!
VILLAnounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
wendsverbUS /wendz/
third-person singular of “wend” — direct one's course or way
From this reading Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE NIGHT MARCH With banners furled and clarions mute, An army passes in the night; And beaming spears and helms salute The dark with bright.
witherverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading THE RAVAGED VILLA In shards the sylvan vases lie, Their links of dance undone, And brambles wither by thy brim, Choked fountain of the sun!
wrothadjective
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
From this reading Never, never Brave me, nor my fury tempt: Downy wings, but wroth they beat Tempest even in reason’s seat.
