againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
canstmodal verbUS /kænst/
an old form of “can”, used with “thou”
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
CheckeredadjectiveUS /ˈtʃekərd/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
ChieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading I'll listen, till my fancy hears The clang of swords' the crash of spears!
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading I'll listen, till my fancy hears The clang of swords' the crash of spears!
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
Dermid's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I'll listen, till my fancy hears The clang of swords' the crash of spears!
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
fever's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
FlingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
FreeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
HarkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading 'Hark, Minstrel!
harpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I'll listen, till my fancy hears The clang of swords' the crash of spears!
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll listen, till my fancy hears The clang of swords' the crash of spears!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading I'll listen, till my fancy hears The clang of swords' the crash of spears!
lividadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvɪd/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
MinstrelnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading 'Hark, Minstrel!
minstrel-spirit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
O'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
peals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
SaxonnounUS /ˈsæksən/
a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading I'll listen, till my fancy hears The clang of swords' the crash of spears!
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
StrikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading I'll listen, till my fancy hears The clang of swords' the crash of spears!
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I'll listen, till my fancy hears The clang of swords' the crash of spears!
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Chieftain reared his form on high, And fever's fire was in his eye; But ghastly, pale, and livid streaks Checkered his swarthy brow and cheeks.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading XIV.
yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading I have heard thee play, With measure bold on festal day, In yon lone isle,--again where ne'er Shall harper play or warrior hear!-- That stirring air that peals on high, O'er Dermid's race our victory.-- Strike it!--and then,--for well thou canst,-- Free from thy minstrel-spirit glanced, Fling me the picture of the fight, When met my clan the Saxon might.
