Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Lexicon: dreamy – dried
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dreamy, adj. [see dream, n.] (webplay: command, see).
Sleepy; lethargic; oblivious; motionless.
drear (drearier), adj. [OE dréoriy, gory, bloody, sorrowful, sad.]
- Disappointing; discontent; disgruntle.
- Tedious; weary; boring; dull.
drear, n. [see dreary, adj.]
Dismal; desolate; cold; death.
dregs, n. [Norse; cf. Sw. drägg, dregs, lees.]
Leftovers; remains; sediment of a drink; (see Psalms 75:8).
dress (-es), n. [see dress, v.] (webplay: fitting, men, wearing).
- Garment; covering; clothing; attire.
- Outer appearance; facade; guise.
dress (-ed, -es), v. [OFr dresse-r, arrange < L. dīrect-us, direct.] (webplay: adorn, beds, garden, men, raiment).
- Clothe; cover; put on ceremonial garments; (see Genesis 18:7).
- Adorn; embellish; decorate; deck; (see Exodus 30:7).
dressing, n. [see dress, v.] (webplay: men).
Clothing; covering; protection.
drest, verbal adj. [same as dressed; see dress, v.]
Clothed; covered; adorned.
drew, v. [past tense of draw, v.]
dried, verbal adj. [see dry, v.]