used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
bideth
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From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
boonsnounUS /buːnz/
plural of “boon” — a desirable state
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
a young person of either sex
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
dearly loved
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
else
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From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
Father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
FloatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
FloatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
GANDERFEATHER'S
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From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
and nothing more
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
Lo
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From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
lullabynounUS /ˈlʌləbaɪ/
a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
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 OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
posies
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From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
deliver by singing
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
carry out
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
a special situation
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
directed up
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From a dream I turned to see What those strangers brought for me, When that fairy up and kissed me-- Here, upon this cheek, he kissed me!
at the time that
From this reading GANDERFEATHER’S GIFT I was just a little thing When a fairy came and kissed me; Floating in upon the light Of a haunted summer night, Lo, the fairies came to sing Pretty slumber songs and bring Certain boons that else had missed me.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sleep, little one, and take thy rest-- With angels bending over thee, Sleep sweetly on that Father’s breast Whom our dear Christ hath reconciled-- But stay not there--come back to me, Oh, little child--_my_ little child!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dream, little one, and in your dreams Float upward from this lowly place-- Float out on mellow, misty streams To lands where bideth Mary mild, And let her kiss thy little face, You little child--my little child!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OH, LITTLE CHILD Hush, little one, and fold your hands-- The sun hath set, the moon is high; The sea is singing to the sands, And wakeful posies are beguiled By many a fairy lullaby-- Hush, little child--my little child!
