1833
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From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
1907
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What made sleep flutter his wings and part?
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
BALLADnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Only the song of a secret bird.
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
dartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
dozesnounUS /ˈdoʊzɪz/
plural of “doze” — a light fitful sleep
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
DREAMLANDnounUS /ˈdriːmlænd/
a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading What made sleep flutter his wings and part?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
not accessible to view
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What made sleep flutter his wings and part?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading What made sleep flutter his wings and part?
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
muffleverbUS /ˈmʌfəl/
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the song of a secret bird.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading What made sleep flutter his wings and part?
rose-tree
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From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Only the song of a secret bird.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
snow'snounUS /snoʊz/
possessive form of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Only the song of a secret bird.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
not in physical motion
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
unquieter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What made sleep flutter his wings and part?
at the time that
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
a Caucasian
From this reading Lewis Morris [1833-1907] A BALLAD OF DREAMLAND I hid my heart in a nest of roses, Out of the sun's way, hidden apart; In a softer bed then the soft white snow's is, Under the roses I hid my heart.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
wind'snounUS /wɪndz/
possessive form of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading What made sleep flutter his wings and part?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Why would it sleep not? why should it start, When never a leaf of the rose-tree stirred?
but in spite of that
From this reading Lie still, I said, for the wind's wing closes, And mild leaves muffle the keen sun's dart; Lie still, for the wind on the warm seas dozes, And the wind is unquieter yet than thou art.
