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adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
anew
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
Alida's
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From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
beatsnounUS /biːts/
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
Charm'd
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From this reading Charm'd by returning Friendship's gentle voice, Each waken'd pulse with new-born rapture beats; My lonely heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each quiv'ring, trembling nerve rejoice.]
CharmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
Emma
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something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
Friendship's
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From this reading Charm'd by returning Friendship's gentle voice, Each waken'd pulse with new-born rapture beats; My lonely heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each quiv'ring, trembling nerve rejoice.]
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
greetsverbUS /ɡriːts/
third-person singular of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
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lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Charm'd by returning Friendship's gentle voice, Each waken'd pulse with new-born rapture beats; My lonely heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each quiv'ring, trembling nerve rejoice.]
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Charm'd by returning Friendship's gentle voice, Each waken'd pulse with new-born rapture beats; My lonely heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each quiv'ring, trembling nerve rejoice.]
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
new-born
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From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
NYnoun
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
partook
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From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
pleasure's
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From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading Charm'd by returning Friendship's gentle voice, Each waken'd pulse with new-born rapture beats; My lonely heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each quiv'ring, trembling nerve rejoice.]
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
quiv'ring
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From this reading Charm'd by returning Friendship's gentle voice, Each waken'd pulse with new-born rapture beats; My lonely heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each quiv'ring, trembling nerve rejoice.]
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
in the near future
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
a shaky motion
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The patriotic feelings of Alida's father partook in the general joy and satisfaction of the community, and he soon turned his attention to celebrate the event of the late peace with tokens of rejoicing.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
waken'd
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From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
WeeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
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accept gladly
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Numerous were the company that collected at his house on the day set apart for this purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charmed by returning pleasure's gentle voice, Each waken'd sense with new-born rapture beats; The adverse heart the welcome stranger greets, And bids each trembling nerve again rejoice.
