used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
(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 _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _“’Sh!” was the first sound that came from her.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t make a noise or you’ll frighten my friend.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
dream'd
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From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
ETC
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From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _“’Sh!” was the first sound that came from her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Don’t make a noise or you’ll frighten my friend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading “Don’t make a noise or you’ll frighten my friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _“’Sh!” was the first sound that came from her.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _“’Sh!” was the first sound that came from her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
located inward
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
engage in
From this reading “Don’t make a noise or you’ll frighten my friend.
the force of workers available
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Don’t make a noise or you’ll frighten my friend.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “Don’t make a noise or you’ll frighten my friend.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
OLIVEadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Don’t make a noise or you’ll frighten my friend.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
cut with a saw
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
Sh
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From this reading _“’Sh!” was the first sound that came from her.
SHRINEnounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading _“’Sh!” was the first sound that came from her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
in or at that place or location
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
WALT
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From this reading —WALT WHITMAN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
WHITMANnounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading —WALT WHITMAN.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading _Author of_ “THE INNER SHRINE” “THE WILD OLIVE” “THE WAY HOME” “THE HIGH HEART” ETC.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _I dream’d in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth;_ _I dream’d that was the new City of Friends;_ _Nothing was greater there than the quality of robust love—it led the rest;_ _It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city,_ _And in all their looks and words._
you'll
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From this reading “Don’t make a noise or you’ll frighten my friend.
