used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
anew
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
agazeadjective
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
Blue-blackadjective
of black tinged with blue
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
broods
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From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
chandeliernounUS /ʃændəˈlɪr/
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
a long fixed look
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
hurls
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From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
m'lady's
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From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
moltenadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊltən/
reduced to liquid form by heating
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY SAPPHIRE.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
nickering
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From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
and nothing more
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
phosphornounUS /ˈfɑːsfɔːr/
a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
possessing material wealth
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
SAPPHIREadjectiveUS /ˈsæfaɪər/
of something having the color of a blue sapphire
From this reading MY SAPPHIRE.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
Sun-god
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From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
SweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
up to a particular time
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
very small
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
unfathomedadjective
situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
at the time that
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
in or at the place that
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have a sapphire I adore— Of varying whims and moods— Blue-black it lies with never a mark Across the dim unfathomed dark, Till there lifts the glow of a tiny spark— And again it sullen broods.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I have a sapphire that I turn In the dark of somber days: And the darting tongues of nickering blue Flash deep and rare in wondrous hue, Sharp as the lightning, pure as the dew, And true as m’lady’s gaze.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I have a sapphire rich and fair And soft as a velvet sky, When only the stars are shining low And the heavens hold a mystic glow And a hushed world stands agaze to know The wonderful Whence and Why.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I have a sapphire that I hold Beneath the chandelier: And the phosphor of its azure gleam Sweeps clear as the depths of the mountain stream Where the Sun-god hurls his molten beam In the morn of the golden year.
