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pallour

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Pallour refers to an unhealthy pale appearance, often associated with illness or lack of color.

Detailed Definition
Pallour is an archaic term that describes a pale or wan appearance, typically indicating sickness or a lack of vitality. In the poem, 'streaked with pallour' suggests a lifelessness or muted quality in the colors of the lake, enhancing the overall somber atmosphere.
Example
Example in poetry:
"...streaked with pallour; And, warding the silent place" variant spelling; enhanced: "...streaked with pallour; warding shadows"; Keats "pallor"; contemporary: "Pallour of forgotten faces"; educational: "Pallour British spelling variant in Romantic verse."
Additional Notes
The term 'pallour' is used to describe the colors on the lake, contributing to the poem's melancholic tone.; Found in the poem, In the Past by Trumbull Stickney
Also Known As
paleness pallor ghostly hue ashen cast
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