used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
accompanimentsnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/
plural of “accompaniment” — an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
(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 There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As Herbert continued the tale which had so interested them all listened with attention.
next to; at the side of
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As Herbert continued the tale which had so interested them all listened with attention.
CowpernounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
employmentsnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
divisible by two
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Herbert continued the tale which had so interested them all listened with attention.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading As Herbert continued the tale which had so interested them all listened with attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading ’Tis Life, immortal Life.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading As Herbert continued the tale which had so interested them all listened with attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading As Herbert continued the tale which had so interested them all listened with attention.
full of life and energy
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
for more time
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
purestadjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrəst/
superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Herbert continued the tale which had so interested them all listened with attention.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As Herbert continued the tale which had so interested them all listened with attention.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As Herbert continued the tale which had so interested them all listened with attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading ’Tis Life, immortal Life.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
usheringverbUS /ˈʌʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The duties of the succeeding day were not neglected, though even the short day seemed longer in anticipation of the evening employments.
in or at the place that
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As Herbert continued the tale which had so interested them all listened with attention.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cowper has given a delightful description of the “ushering in” of a winter evening with all its pleasant accompaniments, and the truth of his lively picture was fully realized as the happy group collected around the sparkling fire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is a spot, dearer than all beside; A spot where all the joys of life abide; Where sweet affections cluster round the heart, Where peace and love their purest hopes impart; That spot is Home— Call you this Death?
