Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

(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 Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading IT was an exquisite evening.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

exhale hard

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

make broader

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

rid of obstructions

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading IT was an exquisite evening.

intense or sharp

From this reading IT was an exquisite evening.

comparative of “fab” — extremely pleasing

From this reading FABER.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

engage in

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

be standing; be upright

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading Rose Songs That music breathes all through my spirit, As the breezes blow through a tree; And my soul gives light as it quivers, Like moons on a tremulous sea.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IT was an exquisite evening.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading New passions are wakened within me, New passions that have not a name Dim truths that I knew but as phantoms Stand up clear and bright in the flame.

plural of “yearning” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading And my soul is possessed with yearnings Which make my life broaden and swell; And I hear strange things that are soundless, And I see the invisible.