AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
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 Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
allures
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From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
ApologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
BriefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
courtesiesnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsiz/
plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
e'enadverb
even
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
endsnounUS /endz/
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
flatters
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From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
GiftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
paradesnounUS /pərˈeɪdz/
plural of “parade” — a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
serenades
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
SighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
SoftadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
SonnetsnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪts/
plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
souvenirsnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪrz/
plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
swearverbUS /swer/
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
tattersnounUS /ˈtætərz/
plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading Sonnets and serenades, Sighs, glances, tears, and vows, Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades, And courtesies and bows.
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still hope allures and flatters, And doubt just makes him bold; And so, with passion all in tatters, The trembling tale is told.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading A purpose and a prayer; The stars are in the sky-- He wonders how e'en hope should dare To let him aim so high!
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading A gathering of fond friends,-- Brief, solemn words, and prayer,-- A trembling to the fingers' ends, As hand in hand, they swear.
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading Apologies and blushes, Soft looks, averted eyes, Each heart into the other rushes, Each yields, and wins a prize.
