adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
Ah
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From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading O melodies Unheard, whereof we ever stand bereft!
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
Clear-singing
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From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
DearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Dear toils of youth unfinished!
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading O melodies Unheard, whereof we ever stand bereft!
fairynounUS /ˈferi/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading And songs unwritten, left By young and passionate hearts!
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
KeatsnounUS /kiːts/
Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading And songs unwritten, left By young and passionate hearts!
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading O melodies Unheard, whereof we ever stand bereft!
Mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O melodies Unheard, whereof we ever stand bereft!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear toils of youth unfinished!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading And songs unwritten, left By young and passionate hearts!
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
propheciesnounUS /ˈprɑːfəsiz/
plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
roamsverbUS /roʊmz/
third-person singular of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
SchubertnounUS /ˈʃuːbərt/
Austrian composer known for his compositions for voice and piano (1797-1828)
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading And songs unwritten, left By young and passionate hearts!
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading O melodies Unheard, whereof we ever stand bereft!
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading Dear toils of youth unfinished!
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading Dear toils of youth unfinished!
Unfollowed
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From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
UnheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading O melodies Unheard, whereof we ever stand bereft!
unwrittenadjectiveUS /ənˈrɪtən/
based on custom rather than documentation
From this reading And songs unwritten, left By young and passionate hearts!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading O melodies Unheard, whereof we ever stand bereft!
whereof
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From this reading O melodies Unheard, whereof we ever stand bereft!
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clear-singing Schubert, boyish Keats -- with these He roams henceforth, one with the starry band, Still paying to fairy call and far command His spirit heed, still winged with golden prophecies.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Now to lie ended on the murmuring plain -- Ah, this for his bold heart was not the loss, But that those windy fields he ne'er again Might try, nor fleet and shimmering mountains cross, Unfollowed, by a path none other knew: His bitter woe had here its deep and piteous cause.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And songs unwritten, left By young and passionate hearts!
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Dear toils of youth unfinished!
