14th
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From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
cannot
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From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
COWPERnounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading COWPER.
dearly loved
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
characterized by great determination
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
devotions
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From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
at any time
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
a social unit living together
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
only a very short time before
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
how
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From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
held or filled or in use
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
To recall to mind.
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
express in words
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading My mind was so much occupied during the afternoon, I hardly thought of it; but in the evening, I retired to my closet, determined to ask for strength from one who is ever ready to help the weak in the performance of duty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
at the time that
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
which person or people
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
WretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
produce a literary work
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday, you remember, I was to decide whether I would conduct the family devotions when Frank is absent.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Wretch that I am, what hopes for me remain, Who cannot cease to love, yet love in vain?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Sabbath morning, June 14th._ DEAR MOTHER,--I must write you a few lines to tell you how happy I am.
