ALICE
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From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved_] TO ALICE SWINBURNE.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 No words may utter love; no sovereign song Speak all it would for love’s sake.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
ClearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
deemsverbUS /diːmz/
third-person singular of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
FalseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No words may utter love; no sovereign song Speak all it would for love’s sake.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
Hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
inviolableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved_] TO ALICE SWINBURNE.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
liftverbUS /lɪft/
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading No words may utter love; no sovereign song Speak all it would for love’s sake.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No words may utter love; no sovereign song Speak all it would for love’s sake.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved_] TO ALICE SWINBURNE.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
passion's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved_] TO ALICE SWINBURNE.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved_] TO ALICE SWINBURNE.
saith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading No words may utter love; no sovereign song Speak all it would for love’s sake.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading No words may utter love; no sovereign song Speak all it would for love’s sake.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading No words may utter love; no sovereign song Speak all it would for love’s sake.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
SWINBURNEnoun
English poet (1837-1909)
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved_] TO ALICE SWINBURNE.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved_] TO ALICE SWINBURNE.
TimenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved_] TO ALICE SWINBURNE.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading [_The right of translation is reserved_] TO ALICE SWINBURNE.
unsoundedadjective
situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading No words may utter love; no sovereign song Speak all it would for love’s sake.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But love more deep than passion’s deep desire, Clear and inviolable as the unsounded sea, What wings of words may serve to set it free, To lift and lead it homeward?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Time and death Are less than love: or man’s live spirit saith False, when he deems his life is more than breath.
wherewith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE love that comes and goes like wind or fire Hath words and wings wherewith to speak and flee.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No words may utter love; no sovereign song Speak all it would for love’s sake.
