used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
(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 CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _This is as strange a maze as e'er men trod; .
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
make calm or still
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
CHARLOTTEnounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
climesnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
dearly loved
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
deniesverbUS /dɪˈnaɪz/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
dwelling-place
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From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
e'eradverb
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _This is as strange a maze as e'er men trod; .
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
give expression to
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
opinion or judgment
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
FAIRCHILD
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From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
How
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From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
impairedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperd/
diminished in strength, quality, or utility
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading . some oracle Must rectify our knowledge._ --THE TEMPEST.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
lightensverbUS /ˈlaɪtənz/
third-person singular of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading _This is as strange a maze as e'er men trod; .
MeetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
the force of workers available
From this reading _This is as strange a maze as e'er men trod; .
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading . some oracle Must rectify our knowledge._ --THE TEMPEST.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
oraclenounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading . some oracle Must rectify our knowledge._ --THE TEMPEST.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading . some oracle Must rectify our knowledge._ --THE TEMPEST.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
ravenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
rectifyverbUS /ˈrektəfaɪ/
math: determine the length of
From this reading . some oracle Must rectify our knowledge._ --THE TEMPEST.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
with low volume
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading . some oracle Must rectify our knowledge._ --THE TEMPEST.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _This is as strange a maze as e'er men trod; .
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
express in words
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading . some oracle Must rectify our knowledge._ --THE TEMPEST.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
that's
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From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _This is as strange a maze as e'er men trod; .
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
tressnounUS /tres/
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading _This is as strange a maze as e'er men trod; .
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
in or at the place that
From this reading One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD _She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
belonging to which person
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.
but in spite of that
From this reading And on that cheek and o'er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent,-- A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent._ --BYRON.