amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
asps
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From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
BandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
braidverbUS /breɪd/
make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
clasps
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From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Him whom from utter savage she reclaimed, Half savage must he stay, would he be crowned The lover.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
denyverbUS /dɪˈnaɪ/
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading and forbids him to deny, Else little is he lover.
dovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
Else
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From this reading and forbids him to deny, Else little is he lover.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
forbidsverbUS /fərˈbɪdz/
third-person singular of “forbid” — command against
From this reading and forbids him to deny, Else little is he lover.
founts
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From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
HalfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Him whom from utter savage she reclaimed, Half savage must he stay, would he be crowned The lover.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
IntentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
limpidadjective
clear and bright
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading and forbids him to deny, Else little is he lover.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading and forbids him to deny, Else little is he lover.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
Mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
patternedadjectiveUS /ˈpætərnd/
having patterns (especially colorful patterns)
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
primitives
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From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
reclaimedadjectiveUS /riˈkleɪmd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Him whom from utter savage she reclaimed, Half savage must he stay, would he be crowned The lover.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Him whom from utter savage she reclaimed, Half savage must he stay, would he be crowned The lover.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Him whom from utter savage she reclaimed, Half savage must he stay, would he be crowned The lover.
tamedadjectiveUS /teɪmd/
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
tisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading and forbids him to deny, Else little is he lover.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Him whom from utter savage she reclaimed, Half savage must he stay, would he be crowned The lover.
welled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Bands of her limpid primitives, Or patterned in the curious braid, Are the blest man’s; and whatsoever he gives, For what he gives is he repaid.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Him whom from utter savage she reclaimed, Half savage must he stay, would he be crowned The lover.
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading Good is it if by him ’tis held He wins the fairest ever welled From Nature’s founts: she whispers it: Even I Not fairer!
worshipfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpfəl/
showing adoration
From this reading Those he clasps, Intent as tempest, worshipful as prayer,— And be they doves or be they asps,— Must seem to him the sovereignty fair; Else counts he soon among life’s wholly tamed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Him whom from utter savage she reclaimed, Half savage must he stay, would he be crowned The lover.
