the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the poem as here given, _The Prologue_, _L’Envoi_ and _The Epilogue_ are omitted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the poem as here given, _The Prologue_, _L’Envoi_ and _The Epilogue_ are omitted.
in a state of sleep
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
awakes
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From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading In Winter the earth, the fairy princess, begins her long sleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In Winter the earth, the fairy princess, begins her long sleep.
EpiloguenounUS /ˈepəlɔːɡ/
a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play
From this reading From the poem as here given, _The Prologue_, _L’Envoi_ and _The Epilogue_ are omitted.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the poem as here given, _The Prologue_, _L’Envoi_ and _The Epilogue_ are omitted.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading From the poem as here given, _The Prologue_, _L’Envoi_ and _The Epilogue_ are omitted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In Winter the earth, the fairy princess, begins her long sleep.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading From the poem as here given, _The Prologue_, _L’Envoi_ and _The Epilogue_ are omitted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
L'Envoi
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From this reading From the poem as here given, _The Prologue_, _L’Envoi_ and _The Epilogue_ are omitted.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In Winter the earth, the fairy princess, begins her long sleep.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading From the poem as here given, _The Prologue_, _L’Envoi_ and _The Epilogue_ are omitted.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading From the poem as here given, _The Prologue_, _L’Envoi_ and _The Epilogue_ are omitted.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading In Winter the earth, the fairy princess, begins her long sleep.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
ProloguenounUS /ˈproʊlɑːɡ/
an introduction to a play
From this reading From the poem as here given, _The Prologue_, _L’Envoi_ and _The Epilogue_ are omitted.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In Winter the earth, the fairy princess, begins her long sleep.
the state of being asleep
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
SpringtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
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 The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In _The Prologue_ the poet tells his companion, Lady Flora, that the sight of her beauty as she lay asleep had called to his mind an image of The Sleeping Beauty, and that in his “day dream” he had recalled the old legend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading In the Springtime comes the sun, the fairy prince, and at the touch of his kiss the earth awakes to new life and beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fairy tale in its original form was probably suggested by the changing seasons.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In Winter the earth, the fairy princess, begins her long sleep.
