used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
Abraham's
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From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
(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 Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
AppearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
bringest
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From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
CCCX
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From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
a young person of either sex
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
dearly loved
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
emanating from God
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
everlastinglyadverb
for a limitless time
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
a young female
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
Heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
located inward
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
labourernoun
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
liest
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From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
hear with intention
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
engage in
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
send'st
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From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
sett'st
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From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
get rid of
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
a short musical composition with words
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
Temple'snounUS /ˈtempəlz/
possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading If any star shed peace, 'tis Thou That send'st it from above, Appearing when Heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as hers we love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
untouch'd
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From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
walkest
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From this reading Dear child! dear girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouch'd by solemn thought Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
at the time that
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The gentleness of heaven is on the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder--everlastingly.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading _W. Wordsworth_ CCCX _SONG TO THE EVENING STAR_ Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary labourer free!
worshipp'st
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From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year, And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
