Chapter X

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

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

(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 Or is she known in all the land, The Lady of Shalott?

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

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

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

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

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

plural of “aspen” — any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Or at the casement seen her stand?

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

a grain of barley

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

exhale hard

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

(Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading Or at the casement seen her stand?

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From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

without doubt or question

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

provide with clothes or put clothes on

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

one or the other of two

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

at any time

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

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From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

an old form of “has”

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

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From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

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

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

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

From this reading Or is she known in all the land, The Lady of Shalott?

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

a small island

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Or is she known in all the land, The Lady of Shalott?

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Or is she known in all the land, The Lady of Shalott?

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

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From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

come together

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

and nothing more

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or at the casement seen her stand?

look past, fail to notice

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

someone who helps to gather the harvest

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

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From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

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

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

the seed of the cereal grass

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

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

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

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From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

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From this reading The island of Shalott.

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

From this reading Or is she known in all the land, The Lady of Shalott?

plural of “sheaf” — a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

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From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Or at the casement seen her stand?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

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

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

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From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

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 Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

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

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

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From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

in or at the place that

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

turn white

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

which person or people

From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

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From this reading By the margin, willow-veiled, Slide the heavy barges trailed By slow horses; and unhailed The shallop flitteth silken-sailed Skimming down to Camelot; But who hath seen her wave her hand?

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro’ the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Only reapers, reaping early In among the bearded barley, Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly, Down to towered Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers “’Tis the Fairy Lady of Shalott.”

a tract of open rolling country (especially upland)

From this reading On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro’ the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below.