used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
equally
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
Bideth
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From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
any strong feeling
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
feeling's
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From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
death of a person
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
hearthsnounUS /hɑːrθs/
plural of “hearth” — an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
hoververbUS /ˈhʌvər/
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
how
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From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
move upward
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
Stirreth
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From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading If she be the substance, how dark the shadow; Close doth it follow, the near allied.
SymbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Or if Pain long o'er our threshold hover, Let us not question but Pleasure nigh Bideth her time her face to discover, Rainbow of Hope in a clouded sky."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
to-day
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From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
twixt
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From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
accept gladly
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Thus 'tis, that whatever of deep emotion Stirreth the heart--be it grave or gay Tears are the Symbol--from feeling's ocean These are the fountains that rise to-day.
at the time that
From this reading "Should not this teach us calmly to welcome Pleasure when smiling our hearths beside?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Alike they are, though in much they differ-- Strong resemblance is 'twixt the twain; So that sometimes you may question whether It can be Pleasure you feel, or Pain.
