aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
(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 THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
Atawessu
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From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
AttractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
brought into existence
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "Peerless red, white, and blue, Vitality, love, and truth, Bright be my hold on you, In these halcyon days of youth!
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
children's
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From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Peerless red, white, and blue, Vitality, love, and truth, Bright be my hold on you, In these halcyon days of youth!
cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
Fini
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From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
for a limitless time
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
Guerre
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From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
halcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading "Peerless red, white, and blue, Vitality, love, and truth, Bright be my hold on you, In these halcyon days of youth!
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Peerless red, white, and blue, Vitality, love, and truth, Bright be my hold on you, In these halcyon days of youth!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
IdealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Peerless red, white, and blue, Vitality, love, and truth, Bright be my hold on you, In these halcyon days of youth!
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
LoyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
engage in
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
mangernounUS /ˈmeɪndʒər/
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
the force of workers available
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
PeerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrlɪs/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading "Peerless red, white, and blue, Vitality, love, and truth, Bright be my hold on you, In these halcyon days of youth!
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
rhythmicallyadverbUS /ˈrɪðmɪkli/
in a rhythmic manner
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
sky-ways
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From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
soaringadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
a short musical composition with words
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
in the near future
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
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 * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Peerless red, white, and blue, Vitality, love, and truth, Bright be my hold on you, In these halcyon days of youth!
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
a fact that has been verified
From this reading * * * * * "I light the blue candle of Loyalty--Truth: as the tides of the ocean are stable, returning rhythmically to the shore, governed by some force which men call Solar Attraction, so may I be drawn to the Sun of Ideals, 'true to the truth that is in me,' loyal to each pledge I make: I light the blue candle of Truth!"
VitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading "Peerless red, white, and blue, Vitality, love, and truth, Bright be my hold on you, In these halcyon days of youth!
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
in or at the place that
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
a Caucasian
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading * * * * * "I light the white candle of Peace: as, in the Christmas story, _Atawessu_, the Star, the Creature Far Above, guided wise men to the manger where the Prince of Peace was born, so may the star of loving kindness guide all men soon to that 'fair city of peace' where children's cry--like the song of angels, of old--shall come true and it may be '_Fini_,' forever, _la Guerre_: good will on earth!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE CREATURE "I light the red candle of Health: strength that I draw from the ocean, buoyancy from the breeze, elasticity from the air, the sands, and 'dash' from the wild life about me--dashing health that makes it irksome for me to walk if I can run or dance, that sets my heart soaring along sky-ways of thankfulness, makes me strong for all work which my country asks of me: I light the red candle of Health."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Peerless red, white, and blue, Vitality, love, and truth, Bright be my hold on you, In these halcyon days of youth!
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Peerless red, white, and blue, Vitality, love, and truth, Bright be my hold on you, In these halcyon days of youth!
