used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
(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 I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
amblingverbUS /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
bless'd
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From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
distressesnounUS /dɪˈstresɪz/
plural of “distress” — psychological suffering
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
fairy-days
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From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
moving swiftly
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
coins made of gold
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
hall-fire
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From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
I've
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From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
the sound of laughing
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
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 I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
new-born
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From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/
possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
ogrenounUS /ˈoʊɡər/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
on one occasion
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
and nothing more
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
palfreynounUS /ˈpælfri/
especially a light saddle horse for a woman
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
peopledadjectiveUS /ˈpiːpəld/
furnished with people
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
princessesnounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
plural of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
estrangement from god
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Beside the old hall-fire--upon my nurse's knee, Of happy fairy-days--what tales were told to me!
a Caucasian
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
which person or people
From this reading The babe has grown to be--the fairest of the land, And rides the forest green--a hawk upon her hand, An ambling palfrey white--a golden robe and crown; I've seen her in my dreams--riding up and down: And heard the ogre laugh--as she fell into his snare, At the little tender creature--who wept and tore her hair!
in the company of; together with
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The gentle queen turns pale--to hear those words of sin, But the king he only laughs--and bids the dance begin.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought the world was once--all peopled with princesses, And my heart would beat to hear--their loves and their distresses; And many a quiet night--in slumber sweet and deep, The pretty fairy people--would visit me in sleep.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading I saw them in my dreams--come flying east and west, With wondrous fairy gifts--the new-born babe they bless'd; One has brought a jewel--and one a crown of gold, And one has brought a curse--but she is wrinkled and old.
