adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
AngelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
blossomedverbUS /ˈblɑːsəmd/
past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
branch-hung
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From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
contemned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
DeadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
draughtsnounUS /dræfts/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
EreconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
FainteradjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntər/
comparative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
forest'snounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
possessive form of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
glimmered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
glow-worm's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
hemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
LightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
phantomsnounUS /ˈfæntəmz/
plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
primaladjectiveUS /ˈpraɪməl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
ranklingverbUS /ˈræŋklɪŋ/
-ing form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
sea-smell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
star-strown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through silence, gloom, and star-strown paths of Night The breathless hours like phantoms stole away.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Fainter the glow-worm's lantern glimmered now In the marsh land and on the forest's hem, And the slow dawn with purple laced the sky Where sky and sea lay sharply edge to edge.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A chill wind freshened in the pallid East And brought sea-smell of newly blossomed foam, And stirred the leaves and branch-hung nests of birds.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
wrapt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Black lay the earth, in primal blackness wrapt Ere the great miracle once more was wrought.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Angels of Light! what were a thousand years Of rankling envy and contemned love And all the bitter draughts a man may drink To that half hour of Richard's with his Dead?
