used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every door is barr'd with gold and opens but to golden keys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
barr'd
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From this reading Every door is barr'd with gold and opens but to golden keys.
a youthful male person
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every door is barr'd with gold and opens but to golden keys.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Every door is barr'd with gold and opens but to golden keys.
EageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every door is barr'd with gold and opens but to golden keys.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
coins made of gold
From this reading Every door is barr'd with gold and opens but to golden keys.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Every door is barr'd with gold and opens but to golden keys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
hearted
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From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Every door is barr'd with gold and opens but to golden keys.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
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 Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading Every door is barr'd with gold and opens but to golden keys.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading TENNYSON.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marian was not up much later than usual the next morning, but she had a long time to wait for the rest of the party.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
at the time that
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What is that which I should turn to, lighting upon days like these?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every door is barr'd with gold and opens but to golden keys.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
YearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
a late time of life
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
be the cause or source of
From this reading * * * * * "Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield, Eager hearted as a boy when he first leaves his father's field."
