used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
(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 Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “The Treasure of Hidden Valley,” “Buell Hampton,” “The Builders,” etc.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
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Buell
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BuildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading Author of “The Treasure of Hidden Valley,” “Buell Hampton,” “The Builders,” etc.
Chappie
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cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
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an institution created to conduct business
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dearly loved
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
dearienoun
a special loved one
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
etc
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ever-fleeting
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From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Author of “The Treasure of Hidden Valley,” “Buell Hampton,” “The Builders,” etc.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
Heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
not accessible to view
From this reading Author of “The Treasure of Hidden Valley,” “Buell Hampton,” “The Builders,” etc.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
hubbynounUS /ˈhʌbi/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
Ltd
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mem'ries
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “The Treasure of Hidden Valley,” “Buell Hampton,” “The Builders,” etc.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading Boston: The Chappie Publishing Company, Ltd.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
strewverbUS /struː/
spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “The Treasure of Hidden Valley,” “Buell Hampton,” “The Builders,” etc.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Author of “The Treasure of Hidden Valley,” “Buell Hampton,” “The Builders,” etc.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Author of “The Treasure of Hidden Valley,” “Buell Hampton,” “The Builders,” etc.
at the time that
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Heaven’s blessings, glad and golden, strew with bliss the paths of life When a sweetheart, fond and cheery, Has her “hubby” for her dearie, And her “hubby” has a sweetheart for his wife.
a late time of life
From this reading Our enchanting years of pleasure, dear, are speeding all too fast, As our ever-fleeting joys become blest mem’ries of the past.
