Edward Thomas: Poems Glossary

Edward Thomas: Poems Glossary

astir

awake, not asleep and active

bleach

to become white, fade or lose colour

copse

a small group of trees

dell

a small valley, usually among trees

deplore

condemn, show disapproval

discriminate

differentiate

dislodge

displace

herald

a messenger, the one who brings news

hue

a color or shade

illumine

light up, brighten

menace

a threat or danger

myriad

a great number of something

omnipotent

having unlimited power

phantom

a ghost

prime

main

rime

hoarfrost

slough

a muddy waterway or channel

smithy

a blacksmith's workshop

tempest

a violent windy storm

wail

a dramatic, anguished, and often high-pitched cry

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