used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
AMY'S
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From this reading LADY AMY'S LOVERS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
awhirl
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From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
propose a payment
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
dazzleverbUS /ˈdæzəl/
to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
greatly pleased
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
at any time
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
Geraldine
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From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
kinswomannoun
a female relative
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY AMY'S LOVERS.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
LOVERSnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading LADY AMY'S LOVERS.
a female domestic
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
nut-brown
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From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Being an American herself, she had a fondness for her old home and her old friends, especially her kinswoman, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
Putnam
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From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
a male human offspring
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
undismayedadjective
unshaken in purpose
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
at the time that
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Her ruby lips hiding teeth of pearl That dazzle me when she speaks, Her nut-brown hair in riotous curl, Her laugh, which sets all my senses awhirl, And the damask of her cheeks; Her Venus form, like a flower arrayed, In the garb of the blushing May, All bid me rejoice, and undismayed, Swear my heart shall ever lie true to this maid."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Putnam was delighted to find that her son was not averse to the union with his fair American cousin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So she heard with delight her son's avowal that he would cut out the humble fireman in the regard of pretty Geraldine.
