used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Nursery Darling.
anew
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
ALICE
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From this reading THE NURSERY “ALICE.”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
a special loved one
From this reading A Nursery Darling.
Darling's
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From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
enshroudverbUS /ɪnˈʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
a state of high honor
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
how
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From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
MistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
NURSERYnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading THE NURSERY “ALICE.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
psalmnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
deliver by singing
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NURSERY “ALICE.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A Darling’s kiss: Dearest of all the signs that fleet From lips that lovingly repeat Again, again, their message sweet!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
voicelessadjectiveUS /ˈvɔɪsləs/
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading See how in sleep she seems to sing A voiceless psalm--an offering Raised, to the glory of her King, In Love: for Love is Rest.
a late time of life
From this reading A Mother’s breast: Safe refuge from her childish fears, From childish troubles, childish tears, Mists that enshroud her dawning years!
