used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
for the reason that
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
Crabbe
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From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
cucumbernounUS /ˈkjuːkəmbər/
a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
Fitz
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From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
FitzGeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
the act of departing
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
half-dying
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From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
how
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From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
the force of workers available
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
sunflowersnounUS /ˈsʌnflaʊərz/
plural of “sunflower” — any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
TennysonnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
propel through the air
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
precisely as stated
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Together he and Tennyson walked about the garden and talked as of old.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He reverted, of course, to his favourite Crabbe, and told the story of how Crabbe (when he was a chaplain in the country) felt an irresistible longing to see the sea, mounted a horse suddenly, rode thirty miles to the coast, saw it, and rode back comforted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
at the time that
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Tennyson complained of the multitude of poems which were sent him, Old Fitz recommended him to imitate Charles Lamb and throw them into his neighbour's cucumber frames.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tennyson noticed a number of small sunflowers, with a bee half-dying--probably from the wet season--on each, "Like warriors dying on their shields, Fitz," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FitzGerald did not compliment them on their looks, because, he said, he had always noticed men said, "How well you are looking!" whenever you were going to be very ill.
