a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "The first low breath of waking day stirs the wide air."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY GOES TO IRELAND AND WHAT HE SEES THERE.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "The first low breath of waking day stirs the wide air."
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "The first low breath of waking day stirs the wide air."
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
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 It is early morn.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
EnviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The first low breath of waking day stirs the wide air."
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
GEOFFREY
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From this reading HOW GEOFFREY GOES TO IRELAND AND WHAT HE SEES THERE.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY GOES TO IRELAND AND WHAT HE SEES THERE.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY GOES TO IRELAND AND WHAT HE SEES THERE.
to a considerable degree
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
HOW
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
IRELANDnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY GOES TO IRELAND AND WHAT HE SEES THERE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is early morn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is early morn.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "The first low breath of waking day stirs the wide air."
come together
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It is early morn.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The first low breath of waking day stirs the wide air."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY GOES TO IRELAND AND WHAT HE SEES THERE.
severingnounUS /ˈsevərɪŋ/
the act of severing
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
stirsnounUS /stɜːrz/
plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
From this reading "The first low breath of waking day stirs the wide air."
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The first low breath of waking day stirs the wide air."
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY GOES TO IRELAND AND WHAT HE SEES THERE.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY GOES TO IRELAND AND WHAT HE SEES THERE.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading On bush and tree and opening flower the dew lies heavily, like diamonds glistening in the light of the round sun.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading "The first low breath of waking day stirs the wide air."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW GEOFFREY GOES TO IRELAND AND WHAT HE SEES THERE.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "The first low breath of waking day stirs the wide air."
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Thin clouds of pearly haze float slowly o'er the sky to meet its rays; and Envious streaks Do lace the severing clouds in yonder east.
