Ode on a Grecian Urn — Vocabulary
John Keats
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parcheddried out Nothing will grow in this parched soil.more Show sample from book For ever warm and still to be enjoy'd, For ever panting, and for ever young; All breathing human passion far above, That leaves a heart high-sorrowful and cloy'd, A burning forehead, and a parching tongue.† parched → parching:drying out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or making very thirsty Show general definition dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty
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citadelfortified place She walked along the ancient walls of the citadel that once protected the entire city.more Show sample from book What little town by river or sea shore, Or mountain-built with peaceful citadel, Is emptied of this folk, this pious morn?† a stronghold or fortress Show general definition a stronghold or fortress
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sensualrelating to pleasing the body's senses The novel described the scene with sensual detail, focusing on textures and scents.more Show sample from book Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard Are sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on; Not to the sensual ear, but, more endear'd, Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone: Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leave Thy song, nor ever can those trees be bare; Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss, Though winning near the goal yet, do not grieve; She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss, For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!† Show general definition relating to pleasing the body's senses (in contrast to the intellect)
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deitydeity → deities:gods and goddesses Literature is filled with references to Greek and Roman deities.more Show sample from book Thou still unravish'd bride of quietness, Thou foster-child of silence and slow time, Sylvan historian, who canst thus express A flowery tale more sweetly than our rhyme: What leaf-fring'd legend haunts about thy shape Of deities or mortals, or of both, In Tempe or the dales of Arcady?† deity → deities:gods or goddesses Show general definition god or goddess
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loathreluctant or unwilling She is loath to admit a mistake.more Show sample from book What maidens loth?† loath → loth:reluctant or unwilling to do something Show general definition reluctant or unwilling to do something Show editor's word notes Word Confusion: Do not confuse loath with loathe which sounds very similar or the same. Loath is typically used as an adjective while loathe is a verb that means "to dislike greatly".
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cloyingoverly sweet or sentimental She found the movie’s ending cloying, filled with clichés and syrupy dialogue.more Show sample from book For ever warm and still to be enjoy'd, For ever panting, and for ever young; All breathing human passion far above, That leaves a heart high-sorrowful and cloy'd, A burning forehead, and a parching tongue.† cloying → cloy:overly sweet or sentimental in a way that becomes unpleasant or excessive Show general definition overly sweet or sentimental in a way that becomes unpleasant or excessive -- on the tongue or in sentiment
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adieugoodbye She whispered a quiet adieu as she turned to leave.more Show sample from book that cannot shed Your leaves, nor ever bid the Spring adieu; And, happy melodist, unwearied, For ever piping songs for ever new; More happy love!† Show general definition a farewell remark (an alternative to goodbye) Show editor's word notes Adieu is typically more formal than bye. It comes from the French, à Dieu which literally means "to God" — as in I entrust you to God's care.