adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
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 Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
BEFOREprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
brushesnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪz/
plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
caressingly
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From this reading All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
carvenadjective
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
CHIEFTAINnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
city-side
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From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
deckingverbUS /ˈdekɪŋ/
-ing form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
dragon-head
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From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
Ha'vama'l
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
hammersnounUS /ˈhæmərz/
plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
hangverbUS /hæŋ/
be suspended or hanging
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
hulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
lappedverbUS /læpt/
inflected form of “lap” — lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
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 All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
rowing-benches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
scarlet-and-white
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
Sea-Deer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All day long their brushes lapped her sides caressingly, and their hammers rang upon her decking.
vanesnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vane” — mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ha'vama'l In the river, on the city-side, the "Sea-Deer" lay at anchor, stripped to her hulk, as the custom was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her oars and her rowing-benches, her scarlet-and-white sail, her gilded vanes and carven dragon-head, were all carefully stored in the booths at the camp.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading BEFORE THE CHIEFTAIN At home let a man be cheerful, And toward a guest liberal; Of wise conduct he should be, Of good memory and ready speech.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the eagerness of lovers, her crew rushed down to summon her from her loneliness and once more hang her finery about her.
