used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some days had passed after the conversation which closed the last chapter.
(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 They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
BarternounUS /ˈbɑːrtər/
an equal exchange
From this reading Shall those sons now Barter the rich inheritance?
bequeathverbUS /bɪˈkwiːθ/
leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
cause to be bored
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Some days had passed after the conversation which closed the last chapter.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Some days had passed after the conversation which closed the last chapter.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Some days had passed after the conversation which closed the last chapter.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days had passed after the conversation which closed the last chapter.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
psychological suffering
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
etc
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From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
a social unit living together
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
faminenounUS /ˈfæmən/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
set up or found
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
of great significance or value
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Shall those sons now Barter the rich inheritance?
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
immediately past
From this reading Some days had passed after the conversation which closed the last chapter.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
hear with intention
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Shall those sons now Barter the rich inheritance?
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
the local environment
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some days had passed after the conversation which closed the last chapter.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Shall those sons now Barter the rich inheritance?
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall those sons now Barter the rich inheritance?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days had passed after the conversation which closed the last chapter.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Shall those sons now Barter the rich inheritance?
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading They had borne all unmoved; disease and death, The pangs of famine, hard and weary toil; That, to their sons, they might bequeath a land, The home of liberty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some days had passed after the conversation which closed the last chapter.
belonging to which person
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A cold stormy evening found our little family without visitors and prepared, as they drew around the table, which displayed a goodly collection of needlework, etc., to listen to Herbert as he read from a manuscript provided by Mrs. Wilson for the entertainment of the evening.
a late time of life
From this reading * * * * * Years have passed away and the events of the War of the American Revolution are mingling with the obscurity of the past, the glorious achievement of our liberty has opened a new era in our history, “old things are done away,” but the imagination delights to linger around the scenes of what seems now “olden times”; scenes of peril and distress, but, over whose remembrance a deep interest, a magical charm, is thrown by the knowledge that our kindred and friends bore important parts in the drama, and that the closing act was the freedom of our country.
