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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
Ariosto
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From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
Arquà
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From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
FerraranounUS /fərˈɑːrə/
a city in northern Italy
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
fervournoun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
how
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From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
INSTRUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
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lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
Laura's
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From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
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terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
MIRRORnounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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Petrarchnoun
an Italian poet famous for love lyrics (1304-1374)
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
PilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
Pillar'd
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From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
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raise the level or amount of something
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
rear'd
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From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
reclaimverbUS /riˈkleɪm/
claim back
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
sarcophagusnounUS /sɑːrˈkɑːfəɡəs/
a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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sitesnounUS /saɪts/
plural of “site” — the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
TassonounUS /ˈtæsoʊ/
Italian poet who wrote an epic poem about the capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade (1544-1595)
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Petrarch and Arquà; Ariosto, Tasso, and Ferrara;--how delightfully are these names and sites linked in the fervour of Italian poetry.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
WateringnounUS /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
well-sung
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From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Lord Byron halted at these consecrated spots, in his "Pilgrimage" through the land of song:-- There is a tomb in Arquà;--rear'd in air, Pillar'd in their sarcophagus, repose The bones of Laura's lover: here repair Many familiar with his well-sung woes, The pilgrims of his genius.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading He arose To raise a language, and his land reclaim From the dull yoke of her barbaric foes: Watering the tree which bears his lady's name With his melodious tears, he gave himself to fame.
