Chapter V

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

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

anew

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

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

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

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

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

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

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

cheerful and bright

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

overtaken by night or darkness

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

cause to be bored

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

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From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

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From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

at any time

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

at any future time; in the future

From this reading For the fragrance and the sunlight that had gladdened it before―― Sighing, sighing, evermore.

inquire into

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

the organ of sight

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

celebrated in fable or legend

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

a short vivid experience

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading For the fragrance and the sunlight that had gladdened it before―― Sighing, sighing, evermore.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

the act of giving

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

made joyful

From this reading For the fragrance and the sunlight that had gladdened it before―― Sighing, sighing, evermore.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

depressingly dark

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For the fragrance and the sunlight that had gladdened it before―― Sighing, sighing, evermore.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

not accessible to view

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

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

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

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

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

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 There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

go away from a place

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

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

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

held dear

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

at no time hereafter

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

throughout a period of time

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

and nothing more

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

above and across; more than

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

expressing sorrow

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

of or relating to or characteristic of Hades or Tartarus

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

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

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

inflected form of “rive” — tear or be torn violently

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading For the fragrance and the sunlight that had gladdened it before―― Sighing, sighing, evermore.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

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

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

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

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

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

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

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

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

a small stream

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

hellish

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

the rays of the sun

From this reading For the fragrance and the sunlight that had gladdened it before―― Sighing, sighing, evermore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

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

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

-ing form of “tone” — utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

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

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

not having or expressing opinions or views

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

migratory

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

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

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading There was something sad and lonely in thy mystic songs that only Could have trembled from a spirit weary of the life it bore; Something like the plaintive toning of a hidden streamlet moaning In its prismed darkness――moaning for the light it knew before.

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

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

belonging to which person

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

-ing form of “wing” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading To thy soul, for ever dreaming, came a strange effulgence, beaming, Beaming, flashing from a region mortals never may explore; Spirits lead thee in thy trances through a realm of gloomy fancies, Giving spectres to thy glances man had never seen before―― Wondrous spectres such as human eye had never seen before Were around thee evermore.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Thou did’st seem like one benighted――one whose hopes were crushed and blighted―― Mourning for the lost and lovely that the world could not restore; But an endless rest is given to thy heart, so wrecked and riven―― Thou hast met again in heaven with the lost and loved Lenore―― With the “rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore;” She will leave thee nevermore.

time long past

From this reading Thou did’st see the sunlight quiver over many a fabled river, Thou did’st wander with the shadows of the mighty dead of yore, And thy songs to us came ringing, like the wild, unearthly singing Of the viewless spirits winging o’er the night’s Plutonian shore―― Of the weary spirits wandering by the gloomy Stygian shore―― Sighing dirges evermore.