adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
ALLSTON
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From this reading --WASHINGTON ALLSTON.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
Bourdonnoun
a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
cannot
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From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
Dorothy
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From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
e'enadverb
even
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
GladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
lenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
lovelier
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From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was then midnight, and all now retired to seek the rest which might be so needful to prepare them for the exertions of the next day.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The history given by le Bourdon lasted until the canoes reached the south shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Glad enough was Dorothy to see them both safe back, for neither of her companions had yet awoke.
WASHINGTONnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading --WASHINGTON ALLSTON.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The things that once she loved are still the same; Yet now there needs another name To give the feeling which they claim, While she the feeling gives; She cannot call it gladness or delight; And yet there seems to be a richer, lovelier light On e'en the humblest thing that lives.
