used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
authoressnoun
a woman author
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
brought into existence
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
Carmen
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From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
being joined in close association
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
HermannnounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
I've
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From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
immediately past
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
MonnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
Ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
nom
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From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
Repos
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From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
deliver by singing
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
SylvanounUS /ˈsɪlvə/
the forest trees growing in a country or region
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such, roughly rendered, is the explanation that the gifted and distinguished authoress gives of the _nom de plume_ which she has assumed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
Wied
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From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I’ve often learnt from the melody Of birds, and woods have whispered to me, While my heart beat time within my breast, And wood and song have sung me to rest.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
wood-song
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From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Carmen the song and Sylva the wood, Join them together, the wood-song is heard; If in the woods I had not been born, Ne’er should I sing a song night or morn.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Her father was Hermann, Prince of Wied, a cultivated and thoughtful man, fond of philosophical speculation, and a writer on topics connected with his favourite studies.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In the last line there is a reference to the woodland castle—Mon Repos, or My Rest—where she passed her youth.
