used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was a somewhat breathless moment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I almost fancied I heard a shout, but none came.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading That was a somewhat breathless moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I almost fancied I heard a shout, but none came.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I almost fancied I heard a shout, but none came.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
the act of discovering something
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading I almost fancied I heard a shout, but none came.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I almost fancied I heard a shout, but none came.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
liv'd
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From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
a particular point in time
From this reading That was a somewhat breathless moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
not one, and not any
From this reading I almost fancied I heard a shout, but none came.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading I almost fancied I heard a shout, but none came.
sigh'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading That was a somewhat breathless moment.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was a somewhat breathless moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
THOMSONnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading --THOMSON.
unutterableadjective
too sacred to be uttered
From this reading "Alone, amid the shades, Still in harmonious intercourse they liv'd The rural day, and talked the flowing heart, Or sigh'd, and looked unutterable things."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was a somewhat breathless moment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The intensity with which I had listened for any sound that might announce my discovery, was really painful.
