used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
Audrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Audrey was much disappointed by the result of her conversation with her cousin.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
BLAKEnounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Audrey was much disappointed by the result of her conversation with her cousin.
rid of obstructions
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
COLERIDGEnounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading HARTLEY COLERIDGE.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Audrey was much disappointed by the result of her conversation with her cousin.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Audrey was much disappointed by the result of her conversation with her cousin.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Audrey was much disappointed by the result of her conversation with her cousin.
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
a young female
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
a state of high honor
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
HARTLEYnounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading HARTLEY COLERIDGE.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
lunaradjectiveUS /ˈluːnər/
of or relating to or associated with the moon
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Audrey was much disappointed by the result of her conversation with her cousin.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
not any; not one
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
noisomeadjective
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
any competition
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Audrey was much disappointed by the result of her conversation with her cousin.
silvering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
an old word for “yours”
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
transitoryadjectiveUS /ˈtrænzətɔːri/
lasting a very short time
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
a fact that has been verified
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading BLAKE HAS HER NEW GOWN 'Thou art a girl of noble nature's crowning: A smile of thine is like an act of grace; Thou hast no noisome looks, no pretty frowning, Like daily beauties of a vulgar race.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Audrey was much disappointed by the result of her conversation with her cousin.
at the time that
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading When thou dost smile, a light is on thy face, A clear, cool kindliness, a lunar beam Of peaceful radiance, silvering o'er the stream Of human thought with beauteous glory, Not quite a waking truth, nor quite a dream: A visitation--bright though transitory.'
