Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

(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 “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

in addition

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

possessive form of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

react verbally

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

eagerly desirous

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

-ing form of “befriend” — become friends with

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

third-person singular of “carve” — form by carving

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

rid of obstructions

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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 There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

one or the other of two

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

at any future time; in the future

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the organ of sight

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Does Mary know, Christian?” was one of Halbert’s first questions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Has it gone on?

death of a person

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading “Does Mary know, Christian?” was one of Halbert’s first questions.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

third-person singular of “interpret” — make sense of; assign a meaning to

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Does Mary know, Christian?” was one of Halbert’s first questions.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

for more time

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

not any; not one

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

on one occasion

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Does Mary know, Christian?” was one of Halbert’s first questions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading “Does Mary know, Christian?” was one of Halbert’s first questions.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

a person suffering from an illness

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

accept gladly

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

which person or people

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.