Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

move towards

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

a coffin along with its stand

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

plural of “dye” — a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

an old word for “before”

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

divisible by two

From this reading Oh, it is a peerless even!

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

a state of high honor

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

death of a person

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

throughout a period of time

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, it is a peerless even!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading Oh, it is a peerless even!

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

a shaky motion

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

past form of “scourge” — punish severely; excoriate

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

the state of being asleep

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

with low volume

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

not in physical motion

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

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 This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

a request to be present

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

carry out

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This dreamy Indian summer-day, Attunes the soul to tender sadness; We love--but joy not in the ray-- It is not summer's fervid gladness, But a melancholy glory, Hovering softly round decay, Like swan that sings her own sad story, Ere she floats in death away.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

at the time that

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

in or at the place that

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

which person or people

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The day declines; what splendid dyes, In fleckered waves of crimson driven, Float o'er the saffron sea that lies Glowing within the western heaven!

plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

From this reading Susanna Moodie So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

but in spite of that

From this reading See, the broad red sun has set, But his rays are quivering yet Through Nature's vale of violet Streaming bright o'er lake and hill, But earth and forest lie so still, It sendeth to the heart a chill; We start to check the rising tear-- 'Tis beauty sleeping on her bier.