used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But hush! there is a pause of deepest silence!
affrightnoun
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
(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 And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But hush! there is a pause of deepest silence!
a young person of either sex
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But hush! there is a pause of deepest silence!
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Visit her, gentle Sleep, with wings of healing!
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading Visit her, gentle Sleep, with wings of healing!
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
hushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading But hush! there is a pause of deepest silence!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But hush! there is a pause of deepest silence!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
engage in
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
moansnounUS /moʊnz/
plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But hush! there is a pause of deepest silence!
Otway's
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From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading But hush! there is a pause of deepest silence!
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
not often
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
shudderings
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From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But hush! there is a pause of deepest silence!
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But hush! there is a pause of deepest silence!
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
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 A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
vigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading 'Tis midnight, but small thoughts have I of sleep; Full seldom may my friend such vigils keep!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Visit her, gentle Sleep, with wings of healing!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A tale of less affright, And tempered with delight, As Otway's self had framed the tender lay; 'Tis of a little child Upon a lonesome wild-- Not far from home, but she hath lost her way; And now moans low in bitter grief and fear-- And now screams loud, and hopes to make her mother hear.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Visit her, gentle Sleep, with wings of healing!
in the company of; together with
From this reading And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd, With groans and tremulous shudderings--all is over-- It tells another tale, with sounds less deep and loud!
