used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
(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 And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading It seems to float on the atmosphere.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
bendsnounUS /bendz/
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
cleftnounUS /kleft/
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
comminglement
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From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
dimplesnounUS /ˈdɪmpəlz/
plural of “dimple” — a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
the organ of sight
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
firmly closed or secured
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading It seems to float on the atmosphere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
a young female
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And then she is so happy, and loving to those who love her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
how
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From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to float on the atmosphere.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And then she is so happy, and loving to those who love her.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading And then she is so happy, and loving to those who love her.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
a particular point in time
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seems to float on the atmosphere.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
literature in metrical form
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
primaladjectiveUS /ˈpraɪməl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
rivulet's
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From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
only a very short time before
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
sedater
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From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to float on the atmosphere.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then she is so happy, and loving to those who love her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And then she is so happy, and loving to those who love her.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
stirsnounUS /stɜːrz/
plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
surfeitverbUS /ˈsɜːrfət/
supply or feed to surfeit
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A more airy, celestial form could not be imagined than hers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then she is so happy, and loving to those who love her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And then she is so happy, and loving to those who love her.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
in or at the place that
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And all this sweet surfeit of painting is true to the spirit of the beautiful girl; the spirit which stirs her thoughts, and makes all her movements an impulsive comminglement of music and poetry.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
which person or people
From this reading And then she is so happy, and loving to those who love her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “Alas! how little can a moment show Of an eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays; A face o’er which a thousand shadows go!-- She stops--is fastened to that rivulet’s side; And these (while, with sedater mien O’er timid waters that have scarcely left Their birthplace in the rocky cleft, She bends) at leisure may be seen Features to old ideal grace allied, Amid their smiles and dimples dignified-- Fit countenance for the soul of primal truth; The bland composure of eternal youth!
