used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Margaret remained for more than a year in the most perfect retirement.
abstruseadjectiveUS /əbˈstruːs/
difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
(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 For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
ANONadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading ANON.
aye
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From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
BoughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
COLERIDGEnounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading COLERIDGE.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
despondency's
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From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
haplyadverb
by accident
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
Hope'snounUS /hoʊps/
possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret remained for more than a year in the most perfect retirement.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Margaret remained for more than a year in the most perfect retirement.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Margaret remained for more than a year in the most perfect retirement.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
need's
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From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
and nothing more
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Margaret remained for more than a year in the most perfect retirement.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Margaret remained for more than a year in the most perfect retirement.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading Margaret remained for more than a year in the most perfect retirement.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
not in physical motion
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
the rays of the sun
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Margaret remained for more than a year in the most perfect retirement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For not to think of what I need's must feel, But to be still and patient all I can, And haply, by abstruse research, to steal From my own nature all the natural man: This was my sole resource, my only plan.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading And time, that mirrors on its stream aye flowing Hope's starry beam, despondency's dark shade; Green early leaves, flowers in warm sunshine blowing, Boughs by sharp winter's breath all leafless made.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Margaret remained for more than a year in the most perfect retirement.
