adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
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 He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
bolenounUS /boʊl/
a soft oily clay used as a pigment (especially a reddish brown pigment)
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
forsoothadverb
an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
GlitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
Hallblithe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
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 After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
oak-tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
PlainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
posynoun
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
ruthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
scrollnounUS /skroʊl/
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
shrednounUS /ʃred/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
wherein
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From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am the oak-tree, and forsooth Men deal by me with little ruth; My boughs they shred, my life they slay, And speed me o'er the watery way.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading of the carving over the shut- bed, wherein he was wont to lie when he was at home in the House of the Raven: and thus it said:
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading After Hallblithe had been housed a little while, and the time was again drawing nigh to the twelfth moon since he had come to the Glittering Plain, he went in the wood one day; and, pondering many things
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He looked up into that leafy world for a little and then turned back toward his house; but all day long, whether he were at work or at rest, that posy ran in his head, and he kept on saying it over, aloud or not aloud, till the day was done and he went to sleep.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading without fixing on any one, he stood before a very great oak-tree and looked at the tall straight bole thereof, and there came into his head the words of an old song which was written round a scroll
