19th
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From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
(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 What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
dearly loved
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But so it has been, and I have determined to confess it to you.
confersverbUS /kənˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading But so it has been, and I have determined to confess it to you.
a female human offspring
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But so it has been, and I have determined to confess it to you.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
fondestadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndəst/
superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But so it has been, and I have determined to confess it to you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
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 _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
a female domestic
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
joined in matrimony
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
merciesnounUS /ˈmɜːrsiːz/
plural of “mercy” — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
ROGERSnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading ROGERS.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
express in words
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
express in words
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
an old word for “yours”
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
unthankfuladjective
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Monday, October 19th._ It is six months to day since I was married and left my beloved home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What would you say to your daughter if she were to tell you that sometimes she has been so unthankful for all her mercies as to wish she had never left the shelter of the paternal roof or the warm embrace of parents and sisters.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "On thee, blest youth, a father's hand confers The maid thy earliest, fondest wishes knew; Each soft enchantment of the soul is hers; Thine be the joys to firm attachment due."
