used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hereward bowed as to any other lady.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Hereward bowed as to any other lady.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
courtesied
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From this reading Lilith courtesied.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
descryverbUS /deˈskraɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
estrangedadjectiveUS /eˈstreɪndʒd/
caused to be unloved
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
divisible by two
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
apart from; not including
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
the organ of sight
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
Hereward
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From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Hereward bowed as to any other lady.
LilithnounUS /ˈlɪlɪθ/
in ancient Semitic folklore: a female demon who attacks children
From this reading Lilith courtesied.
Lilith's
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From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
for more time
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
not any; not one
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
and nothing more
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
palenessnoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
by chance
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
saddestadjectiveUS /ˈsædəst/
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
Southeynoun
English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Hers is, perhaps, the saddest heart; His the more forced and painful part; And troubled now becomes, perforce, The inevitable intercourse, So easy heretofore.
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
which person or people
From this reading _Southey._ A slight start from Tudor Hereward, and a sudden paleness of Lilith’s face, were the only signs of the shock that both had sustained in this unexpected encounter; and even these had been seen by no one except the watchful princess, who had planned the meeting and studied its effect.
but in spite of that
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading Each in the other can descry The tone constrained, the altered eye; They know that each to each can seem No longer as of yore; And yet, while thus estranged, I deem Each loves the other more.
