AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LINES ON A MONUMENT AT LICHFIELD.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LINES ON A MONUMENT AT LICHFIELD.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
fairynounUS /ˈferi/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
Fleet'snounUS /fliːts/
possessive form of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
LICHFIELD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LINES ON A MONUMENT AT LICHFIELD.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
LINESnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading LINES ON A MONUMENT AT LICHFIELD.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
MakeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
Margaret's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
MONUMENTnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading LINES ON A MONUMENT AT LICHFIELD.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LINES ON A MONUMENT AT LICHFIELD.
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
roveverbUS /roʊv/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
TeachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
turning-point
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
unseasonableadjective
not in keeping with (and usually undesirable for) the season
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Sir Matthew Fleet’s visit seemed like a turning-point with the May family, rousing and giving them revived hopes.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Norman began to shake off his extreme languor and depression, the doctor was relieved from much of the wearing suffering from his hurt, and his despondency as to Margaret’s ultimate recovery had been driven away.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading From dream to dream with her to rove, Like fairy nurse with hermit child; Teach her to think, to pray, to love, Make grief less bitter, joy less wild.
wilenounUS /waɪl/
the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To thee, dear maid, each kindly wile Was known, that elder sisters know, To check the unseasonable smile, With warning hand and serious brow.
