10
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From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
15
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From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
20
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From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
25
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From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
30
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From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
5
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From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
651
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From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
652
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From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
653
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From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
654
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From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
react verbally
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
blightnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
brought into existence
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
brakenounUS /breɪk/
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
carnationnounUS /kɑːrˈneɪʃən/
Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
put or send forth
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
dappling
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From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
the first light of day
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
EmbracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
Father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
fawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
Foster-mother's
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From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
FugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
coins made of gold
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
harebells
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From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
likeningnounUS /ˈlaɪkənɪŋ/
the act of comparing similarities
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
MatronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
meditated
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From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
Moscow'snounUS /ˈmɔːskoʊz/
possessive form of “moscow” — a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
not any; not one
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
rose-bud
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From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
scripnounUS /skrɪp/
a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
stealthnounUS /stelθ/
avoiding detection by moving carefully
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
SustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
up to a particular time
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
unbarredadjective
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No answer did the Matron give, No second look she cast, 30 But hung upon the Fugitive,[654] Embracing and embraced.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
viesverbUS /vaɪz/
third-person singular of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
at the time that
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Through Moscow's gates, with gold unbarred,[653] Stepped One at dead of night, 10 Whom such high beauty could not guard From meditated blight; By stealth she passed, and fled as fast As doth the hunted fawn, Nor stopped, till in the dappling east 15 Appeared unwelcome dawn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Enough of rose-bud lips, and eyes Like harebells bathed in dew, Of cheek that with carnation vies, And veins of violet hue;[651] Earth wants not beauty that may scorn 5 A likening to frail flowers; Yea, to the stars, if they were born[652] For seasons and for hours.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Seven days she lurked in brake and field, Seven nights her course renewed, Sustained by what her scrip might yield, Or berries of the wood; 20 At length, in darkness travelling on, When lowly doors were shut, The haven of her hope she won, Her Foster-mother's hut.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "To put your love to dangerous proof 25 I come," said she, "from far; For I have left my Father's roof, In terror of the Czar."
