used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
Aye
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From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading It befell The last was first who came his tale to tell.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
Crau
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From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It befell The last was first who came his tale to tell.
fishesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəz/
plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
FlocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
forgetsverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
assemble or get together
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
herdsmannoun
someone who drives a herd
From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
horse-tamer
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From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It befell The last was first who came his tale to tell.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
immediately past
From this reading It befell The last was first who came his tale to tell.
Martigue
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From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
Mirèio's
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From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
o'erhanging
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From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
SuitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It befell The last was first who came his tale to tell.
express in words
From this reading It befell The last was first who came his tale to tell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And when the girls of Crau bloom into beauty (And fairer earth knows not), Aye are there suitors ready for their duty In castle and in cot.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Thus to Mirèio’s home came seeking her A trio notable,--a horse-tamer, A herdsman, and a shepherd.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It befell The last was first who came his tale to tell.
at the time that
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
which person or people
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
wing-like
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From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading When peace descends upon the troubled Ocean, And he his wrath forgets, Flock from Martigue the boats with wing-like motion, The fishes fill their nets.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading _The Suitors._ When violets are blue in the blue shadows Of the o’erhanging trees, The youth who stray in pairs about the meadows Are glad to gather these.
