used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ALLIES ITSELF WITH REBELLION AGAINST THE KING’S THRONE.
ALLIESnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading ALLIES ITSELF WITH REBELLION AGAINST THE KING’S THRONE.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
body'snounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
put on clothes
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
move gently or carefully
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
eyelashnounUS /ˈaɪlæʃ/
any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
flexileadjective
able to flex; able to bend easily
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
Good-morrow
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From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Youth seems younger in its slumber, and beauty more beautiful, and purity more pure.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading ALLIES ITSELF WITH REBELLION AGAINST THE KING’S THRONE.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading ALLIES ITSELF WITH REBELLION AGAINST THE KING’S THRONE.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
the act of departing politely
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
poutedverbUS /ˈpaʊtɪd/
past form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Youth seems younger in its slumber, and beauty more beautiful, and purity more pure.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading Youth seems younger in its slumber, and beauty more beautiful, and purity more pure.
REBELLIONnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading ALLIES ITSELF WITH REBELLION AGAINST THE KING’S THRONE.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Youth seems younger in its slumber, and beauty more beautiful, and purity more pure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
Sibyll's
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From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Youth seems younger in its slumber, and beauty more beautiful, and purity more pure.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
stealsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
sunbeams
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From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALLIES ITSELF WITH REBELLION AGAINST THE KING’S THRONE.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading ALLIES ITSELF WITH REBELLION AGAINST THE KING’S THRONE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
arousing affect
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
wakened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
a Caucasian
From this reading Long and dark, the fringe of the eyelash rested upon the white lids, and the freshness of the parting pouted lips invited the sister kiss that wakened up the sleeper.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALLIES ITSELF WITH REBELLION AGAINST THE KING’S THRONE.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Anne was the first to wake; and as the bright winter morn, robust with frosty sunbeams shone cheerily upon Sibyll’s face, she was struck with a beauty she had not sufficiently observed the day before; for in the sleep of the young the traces of thought and care vanish, the aching heart is lulled in the body’s rest, the hard lines relax into flexile ease, a softer, warmer bloom steals over the cheek, and, relieved from the stiff restraints of dress, the rounded limbs repose in a more alluring grace!
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Youth seems younger in its slumber, and beauty more beautiful, and purity more pure.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Oh, beautiful is the love of youth to youth, and touching the tenderness of womanhood to woman; and fair in the eyes of the happy sun is the waking of holy sleep, and the virgin kiss upon virgin lips smiling and murmuring the sweet “Good-morrow!”
