Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

anew

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

(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 Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

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

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

react verbally

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

the act of burning something

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

plural of “dagger” — a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

remove completely from recognition or memory

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

possessive form of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

plural of “grub” — informal terms for a meal

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

worthy of religious veneration

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

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

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

a plant fiber

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

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

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

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

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

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

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

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

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

superlative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

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

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

throughout a period of time

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

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

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

on one occasion

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

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

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

coated with paint

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

only a very short time before

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

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

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

established irrevocably

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

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

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

deliver by singing

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

a short musical composition with words

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

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

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

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

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

an old word for “yours”

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

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

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

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

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

a just detectable amount

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

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

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

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

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

make a vow; promise

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

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

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Then once again, before we part, My empty glass shall ring; And he that has the warmest heart Shall loudest laugh and sing.

accept gladly

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

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

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading A SONG OF OTHER DAYS As o'er the glacier's frozen sheet Breathes soft the Alpine rose, So through life's desert springing sweet The flower of friendship grows; And as where'er the roses grow Some rain or dew descends, 'T is nature's law that wine should flow To wet the lips of friends.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

the words that are spoken

From this reading Fiercely some shall storm and swear, Beating breasts in black despair; Others murmur with a sigh, You must melt, or they will die: Painted words on empty lies, Grubs with wings like butterflies; Let them die, and welcome, too; Pray what better could they do?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.

a late time of life

From this reading Fare thee well: if years efface From thy heart love's burning trace, Keep, oh keep that hallowed seat From the tread of vulgar feet; If the blue lips of the sea Wait with icy kiss for me, Let not thine forget the vow, Sealed how often, Love, as now.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Trust not such as talk in tropes, Full of pistols, daggers, ropes; All the hemp that Russia bears Scarce would answer lovers' prayers; Never thread was spun so fine, Never spider stretched the line, Would not hold the lovers true That would really swing for you.