used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
(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 How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
Appareledadjective
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading _Wordsworth._ “‘That meeting may decide’ your ‘destinies!’
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading _Wordsworth._ “‘That meeting may decide’ your ‘destinies!’
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
a state of high honor
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
How
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From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
LilithnounUS /ˈlɪlɪθ/
in ancient Semitic folklore: a female demon who attacks children
From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _Wordsworth._ “‘That meeting may decide’ your ‘destinies!’
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
not any; not one
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
regulateverbUS /ˈreɡjəleɪt/
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
the season of growth
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
make steady
From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
at the time that
From this reading There was a time when meadow, grove and spring The earth and every common sight, To her did seem Appareled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream.
where'er
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From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
wheresoe'er
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From this reading It is not now as it hath been before; Turn wheresoe’er she may, By night or day, The things that she hath seen she now can see no more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How?” inquired Lilith, in a low, steady tone, which it required all her powers of self-control to regulate.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading _Wordsworth._ “‘That meeting may decide’ your ‘destinies!’
but in spite of that
From this reading Waters on a starry night, Sunshine is a glorious birth, Yet she knows, where’er she goes, That there hath passed away a glory from the earth.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Wordsworth._ “‘That meeting may decide’ your ‘destinies!’
