adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
Arden
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From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
ardours
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From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
badenounUS /beɪd/
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
colonnadenounUS /ˌkɑːləˈneɪd/
structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
dinned
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From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
embernounUS /ˈembər/
a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
emblazonment
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From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
evenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
exaltverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
grimenounUS /ɡraɪm/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
high-lighted
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From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
ignobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
Leered
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From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
murknounUS /mɜːrk/
an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
NebulousadjectiveUS /ˈnebjələs/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
posternounUS /ˈpoʊstər/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
Rosalind
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
selfsameadjective
being the exact same one; not any other:
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
stricteradjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktər/
comparative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
utilitarianadjectiveUS /juːˌtɪləˈteriən/
having a useful function
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
VnounUS /viː/
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
wildwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IV In a colonnade high-lighted, By a thoroughfare where stern utilitarian traffic dinned, On a red and white emblazonment of players and parts, I sighted The name of “Rosalind,” V And her famous mates of “Arden,” Who observed no stricter customs than “the seasons’ difference” bade, Who lived with running brooks for books in Nature’s wildwood garden, And called idleness their trade .
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nebulous flames in crystal cages Leered as if with discontent at city movement, murk, and grime, And as waiting some procession of great ghosts from bygone ages To exalt the ignoble time.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading VI Now the poster stirred an ember Still remaining from my ardours of some forty years before, When the selfsame portal on an eve it thrilled me to remember A like announcement bore;
