used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
(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 “Well did they know that service all by rote;
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHAUCER: Pie Cuckoo and the Nightingale, modernised by WORDSWORTH.--HORNE’s Edition.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Well did they know that service all by rote;
CHAUCERnounUS /ˈtʃɔːsər/
English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading CHAUCER: Pie Cuckoo and the Nightingale, modernised by WORDSWORTH.--HORNE’s Edition.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
CuckoonounUS /ˈkʌkuː/
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
From this reading CHAUCER: Pie Cuckoo and the Nightingale, modernised by WORDSWORTH.--HORNE’s Edition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Well did they know that service all by rote;
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
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 The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading CHAUCER: Pie Cuckoo and the Nightingale, modernised by WORDSWORTH.--HORNE’s Edition.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
HORNE's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHAUCER: Pie Cuckoo and the Nightingale, modernised by WORDSWORTH.--HORNE’s Edition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Well did they know that service all by rote;
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
limesnounUS /laɪmz/
plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
limpidadjective
clear and bright
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
modernisedadjective
brought up to date
From this reading CHAUCER: Pie Cuckoo and the Nightingale, modernised by WORDSWORTH.--HORNE’s Edition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
Naiads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
NightingalenounUS /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
From this reading CHAUCER: Pie Cuckoo and the Nightingale, modernised by WORDSWORTH.--HORNE’s Edition.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
on one occasion
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
PienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading CHAUCER: Pie Cuckoo and the Nightingale, modernised by WORDSWORTH.--HORNE’s Edition.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
rotenounUS /roʊt/
memorization by repetition
From this reading “Well did they know that service all by rote;
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “Well did they know that service all by rote;
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
softestadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːftəst/
superlative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Well did they know that service all by rote;
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAUCER: Pie Cuckoo and the Nightingale, modernised by WORDSWORTH.--HORNE’s Edition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well did they know that service all by rote;
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well did they know that service all by rote;
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
willowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading The softest ray of the soft clear sun of early autumn trembled on the fresh waters, and glanced through the leaves of the limes and willows that were reflected--distinct as a home for the Naiads--beneath the limpid surface.
Winandermere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And once more, sweet Winandermere, we are on the banks of thy happy lake!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some singing loud as if they had complained, Some with their notes another manner feigned.”
WORDSWORTHnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading CHAUCER: Pie Cuckoo and the Nightingale, modernised by WORDSWORTH.--HORNE’s Edition.
