used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
abhorredverbUS /əbˈhɔːrd/
inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading Poor Leonora's dreams of liberation from a life she abhorred were for the present gone.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
(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 "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was, perhaps, the worst and darkest hour her young life had yet met.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading It was, perhaps, the worst and darkest hour her young life had yet met.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Poor Leonora's dreams of liberation from a life she abhorred were for the present gone.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The heart of each was too full for speech.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
one or the other of two
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
at any time
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
expiringverbUS /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “expire” — lose validity
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
the organ of sight
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
fondestadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndəst/
superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The heart of each was too full for speech.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Poor Leonora's dreams of liberation from a life she abhorred were for the present gone.
guilt's
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From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The heart of each was too full for speech.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, perhaps, the worst and darkest hour her young life had yet met.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was, perhaps, the worst and darkest hour her young life had yet met.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, perhaps, the worst and darkest hour her young life had yet met.
Leonora
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From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
Leonora's
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From this reading Poor Leonora's dreams of liberation from a life she abhorred were for the present gone.
liberationnounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈeɪʃən/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading Poor Leonora's dreams of liberation from a life she abhorred were for the present gone.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Poor Leonora's dreams of liberation from a life she abhorred were for the present gone.
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 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was, perhaps, the worst and darkest hour her young life had yet met.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
other's
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From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
by chance
From this reading It was, perhaps, the worst and darkest hour her young life had yet met.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Leonora's dreams of liberation from a life she abhorred were for the present gone.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Poor Leonora's dreams of liberation from a life she abhorred were for the present gone.
Identical; not different.
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Leonora's dreams of liberation from a life she abhorred were for the present gone.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
express in speech
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The heart of each was too full for speech.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
express in words
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The heart of each was too full for speech.
Twere
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From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
waftverbUS /wɑːft/
be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
wealnoun
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Poor Leonora's dreams of liberation from a life she abhorred were for the present gone.
at the time that
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Farewell! if ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air, But waft thy name beyond the sky.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading It was, perhaps, the worst and darkest hour her young life had yet met.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading 'Twere vain to speak, to weep, to sigh; Oh! more than tears of blood can tell, When wrung from guilt's expiring eye, Are in that word--farewell!--farewell!"--_Byron._ Not a word was spoken either by the Earl or Leonora during their passage through the same long caves by which they had entered.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was, perhaps, the worst and darkest hour her young life had yet met.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was, perhaps, the worst and darkest hour her young life had yet met.
