10
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From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
15
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From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
20
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From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
25
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From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
30
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From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
5
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From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
antleredadjectiveUS /ˈæntlərd/
having antlers
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
see with attention
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
BoundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
not accessible to view
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
death-proclaiming
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From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading "From your deportment, Sir!
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
divisible by two
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
ever-changingadjective
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
HindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
Ina
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From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
interlacedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈleɪst/
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
a female domestic
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
ploversnounUS /ˈplʌvərz/
plural of “plover” — any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
done under pressure
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
cut with a saw
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
ShrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
term of address for a man
From this reading "From your deportment, Sir!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
move hurridly
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
stagverbUS /stæɡ/
attend a dance or a party without a female companion
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
a state of acute pain
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
in or at that place or location
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
up to a particular time
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Across the marsh, the game in view, The Hunter followed fast, Nor paused, till o'er the stag he blew A death-proclaiming blast; 20 Then, resting on her upright mind, Came forth the Maid--"In me Behold," she said, "a stricken Hind Pursued by destiny!
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
at the time that
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
in or at the place that
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
which person or people
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fainting creature took the marsh, And toward the Island fled, 10 While plovers screamed with tumult harsh Above his antlered head; This, Ina saw; and, pale with fear, Shrunk to her citadel; The desperate deer rushed on, and near 15 The tangled covert fell.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
people who are wounded
From this reading The ever-changing Moon had traced Twelve times her monthly round, When through the unfrequented Waste Was heard a startling sound; A shout thrice sent from one who chased 5 At speed a wounded deer, Bounding through branches interlaced, And where the wood was clear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I deem 25 That you have worn a sword, And will not hold in light esteem A suffering woman's word; There is my covert, there perchance I might have lain concealed, 30 My fortunes hid, my countenance Not even to you revealed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "From your deportment, Sir!
