adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With my powdered hair and jewelled fan, I too am a rare Pattern.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading With my powdered hair and jewelled fan, I too am a rare Pattern.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
Amy
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From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
brocadedadjective
embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
From this reading I walk down the patterned garden-paths In my stiff, brocaded gown.
CallingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
daffodilsnounUS /ˈdæfədɪlz/
plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
Earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading With my powdered hair and jewelled fan, I too am a rare Pattern.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
garden-paths
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From this reading I walk down the patterned garden-paths In my stiff, brocaded gown.
godnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading I walk down the patterned garden-paths In my stiff, brocaded gown.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading With my powdered hair and jewelled fan, I too am a rare Pattern.
hungerers
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From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading With my powdered hair and jewelled fan, I too am a rare Pattern.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
larkspurnounUS /ˈlɑːrkspɜːr/
any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
morning-glories
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I walk down the patterned garden-paths In my stiff, brocaded gown.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
PatternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading With my powdered hair and jewelled fan, I too am a rare Pattern.
patternedadjectiveUS /ˈpætərnd/
having patterns (especially colorful patterns)
From this reading I walk down the patterned garden-paths In my stiff, brocaded gown.
PatternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading Patterns.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading With my powdered hair and jewelled fan, I too am a rare Pattern.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading With my powdered hair and jewelled fan, I too am a rare Pattern.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
squills
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
starnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading I walk down the patterned garden-paths In my stiff, brocaded gown.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
sun-rays
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With my powdered hair and jewelled fan, I too am a rare Pattern.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading [Amy Lowell] I walk down the garden paths, And all the daffodils Are blowing, and the bright blue squills.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With my powdered hair and jewelled fan, I too am a rare Pattern.
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading O ye million hungerers and ye sun-rays Ye are the many mothers of this invisible god, This Earth's star and sun that rises singing and toiling among you, This that is I, in joy, in the garden, Singing to you, ye morning-glories, Calling to you, ye swinging spears of the larkspur.
