AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
bosoms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
brighteningverbUS /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
dearestnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
ebbedverbUS /ˈebəd/
past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
EyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
low-born
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
new-born
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
OnounUS /oʊ/
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 If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
overcloudverb
become covered with clouds
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
penitentialadjective
showing or constituting penance
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/
comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
raptured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
seraphs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
sprights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
ThronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
turbidadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbɪd/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
wastefuladjectiveUS /ˈweɪstfəl/
inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading O turn, and be thou turned! the selfish tear, In bitter thoughts of low-born care begun, Let it flow on, but flow refined and clear, The turbid waters brightening as they run.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In wasteful bounty showered, they smile unseen, Unseen by man—but what if purer sprights By moonlight o’er their dewy bosoms lean To adore the Father of all gentle lights?
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Let it flow on, till all thine earthly heart In penitential drops have ebbed away, Then fearless turn where Heaven hath set thy part, Nor shudder at the Eye that saw thee stray.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading O lost and found! all gentle souls below Their dearest welcome shall prepare, and prove Such joy o’er thee, as raptured seraphs know, Who learn their lesson at the Throne of Love.
wrapt
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From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading If such there be, O grief and shame to think That sight of thee should overcloud their joy, A new-born soul, just waiting on the brink Of endless life, yet wrapt in earth’s annoy!
