used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
(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 "I have lived a solitary hermitess, and have become an enthusiast for all beauty.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I have lived a solitary hermitess, and have become an enthusiast for all beauty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "I have lived a solitary hermitess, and have become an enthusiast for all beauty.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "I have lived a solitary hermitess, and have become an enthusiast for all beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
emanating from God
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
any strong feeling
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading "I have lived a solitary hermitess, and have become an enthusiast for all beauty.
Euthanasia'snounUS /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒəz/
possessive form of “euthanasia” — the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
give expression to
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
hermitess
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From this reading "I have lived a solitary hermitess, and have become an enthusiast for all beauty.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I have lived a solitary hermitess, and have become an enthusiast for all beauty.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading "I have lived a solitary hermitess, and have become an enthusiast for all beauty.
express in speech
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
unlockverbUS /ənˈlɑːk/
open the lock of
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
communicated in words
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have had few hopes, and few fears; but every passing sentiment has been an event; and I have marked the birth of a new idea with the joy that others derive from what they call change and fortune.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
which person or people
From this reading _Euthanasia's Narrative._ "It is strange for one to speak, who never before has uttered the sentiments of her heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Being alone, I have not feared to give the reins to my feelings; I have lived happily within the universe of my own mind, and have often given reality to that which others call a dream.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
the words that are spoken
From this reading With my eyes I have spoken to the starry skies and the green earth; and with smiles that could not express my emotion I have conversed with the soft airs of summer, the murmur of streams, and the chequered shades of our divine woods: but never before have I awakened sympathy in a human countenance with words that unlock the treasure of my heart.
