15th
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From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
1845
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From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
(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 "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
belov'd
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From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
give expression to
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
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 "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
HEMANS
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From this reading HEMANS.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
How
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From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
immediately past
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
go away from a place
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
something that is lost
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
held dear
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
on one occasion
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
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 To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
at the time that
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading To lose a parent under any circumstances is a heavy affliction; but to lose such a father, and to be unable to administer to his comfort, by his sick bed; to receive and treasure the words of love and wisdom which fall from his lips,--to hear his last prayer, and receive his last blessing, is indeed a sorrow heavy to be borne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
the words that are spoken
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "All is not here of our belov'd and blessed,-- Leave ye the sleeper with his God to rest!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Wednesday, October 15th, 1845._ My dearly loved mother,--How can I express words of sympathy to you, when my heart is so full of grief on my own account, from such a loss as I can never experience but once, _the loss of a father_.
