used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
almsnounUS /ɑːlmz/
money or goods contributed to the poor
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
the act of burning something
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _O tranquil moon!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
noiseless-footed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
the middle of the day
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
nunnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading _O tranquil moon!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
a person who requires medical care
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading O pitying moon!
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
sad-browed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
saintlyadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntli/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading _O tranquil moon!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
showing sorrow
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
at the time that
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
in or at the place that
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Put forth thy cool, protecting palms, And cool their eyes with cooling alms, Against the burning tears of noon._ _O saintly, noiseless-footed nun!
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
people who are wounded
From this reading O sad-browed patient mother, keep Thy homeless children while they sleep, And kiss them, weeping, every one._ At first there was a loud demonstration against Logan by the mob, that always gathers about where a man is captured by his fellows--the wolves that come up when the wounded buffalo falls.
