1779
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From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
1852
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From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
ALLadjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
BELIEVEverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
burnverbUS /bɜːrn/
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading Pure, calm, and sweet.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
CHARMSnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
ENDEARINGadjectiveUS /enˈdiːrɪŋ/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
entwineverbUS /enˈtwaɪn/
tie or link together
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
fairy-gifts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
FancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
FaradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
GuidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
Haplyadverb
by accident
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
IFconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
LednounUS /led/
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 And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
MEpronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
PureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Pure, calm, and sweet.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
SeamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
Shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
starnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Pure, calm, and sweet.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
TellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/
an old word for “yours”
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
ThoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
to-day
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From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
to-morrow
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From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
unprofaned
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From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
verdantly
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From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
WorthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
Wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading And as o'er ocean far Seamen their records keep, Led by some hidden star Through the cold deep; So may the words I write Tell through what storms I stray, You still the unseen light Guiding my way.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Haply, when from those eyes Far, far away I roam, Should calmer thoughts arise Towards you and home; Fancy may trace some line Worthy those eyes to meet, Thoughts that not burn, but shine.
YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Thomas Moore [1779-1852] "BELIEVE ME, IF ALL THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS" Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly to-day, Were to change by to-morrow, and fleet in my arms, Like fairy-gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will, And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known, To which time will but make thee more dear!
