Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

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

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

a quarrel about petty points

From this reading Have I ’scaped the bickering flame.

plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

-ing form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading Braving the tempests of the night.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading The elements respect their Maker’s seal!

divisible by two

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading Have I ’scaped the bickering flame.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Have I ’scaped the bickering flame.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Still like the scathed pine-tree’s height.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Have I ’scaped the bickering flame.

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

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Still like the scathed pine-tree’s height.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

possessive form of “maker” — a person who makes things

From this reading The elements respect their Maker’s seal!

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

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

From this reading Braving the tempests of the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Braving the tempests of the night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

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From this reading Still like the scathed pine-tree’s height.

plural of “rear” — the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The elements respect their Maker’s seal!

inflected form of “rive” — tear or be torn violently

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

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From this reading Have I ’scaped the bickering flame.

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From this reading Still like the scathed pine-tree’s height.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading The elements respect their Maker’s seal!

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still like the scathed pine-tree’s height.

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From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

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

From this reading Braving the tempests of the night.

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

From this reading The elements respect their Maker’s seal!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The elements respect their Maker’s seal!

in or at that place or location

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

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

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.

but in spite of that

From this reading Like the scathed pine, which a monument stands Of faded grandeur, which the brands Of the tempest-shaken air Have riven on the desolate heath; Yet it stands majestic even in death, And rears its wild form there.