used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
beam'd
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From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The cows were once more lowing in the valleys for the evening milking.
dearly loved
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
the organ of sight
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
glowsnounUS /ɡloʊz/
plural of “glow” — an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
Hawkshead
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From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
How
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From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
I've
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From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
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 I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
liv'd
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From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
lowingverbUS /ˈloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “low” — make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
From this reading The cows were once more lowing in the valleys for the evening milking.
milkingverbUS /ˈmɪlkɪŋ/
-ing form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals
From this reading The cows were once more lowing in the valleys for the evening milking.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The cows were once more lowing in the valleys for the evening milking.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
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 I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
not any; not one
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
on one occasion
From this reading The cows were once more lowing in the valleys for the evening milking.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
a course of conduct
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
an educational institution
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
swell'd
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From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
a special situation
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The cows were once more lowing in the valleys for the evening milking.
wander'd
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From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cows were once more lowing in the valleys for the evening milking.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Not that there was any change in reality; for the evening sun shone as bright in the West over my returning path, as its morning beams had gilded my eastern track.
at the time that
From this reading It swell’d with grief, when grief was mine; It beam’d, when joy was given; On earth no sun like it could shine— How glows it now, in Heaven!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “HOW changed to my eye was now that mountain road, by which, in the early morning, I had hastened, full of joy and expectation, to Hawkshead School!
in the company of; together with
From this reading I’ve wander’d far, I’ve wander’d near, I’ve liv’d with low and high, But ne’er knew I a thing so dear As my own Mother’s eye!
