a positive feeling of liking
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
(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 After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
for the reason that
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
yet to be or coming
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
griefs
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From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
How
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From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
come together
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
not any; not one
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
the middle of the day
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
a course of conduct
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
have in common
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
not in physical motion
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
carry out
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Life has few things more true or more deep, and holds forth no promises more delightful.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After all the trials, temptations and griefs, which may have beset their path, the magic hope of their future is still: one home.
which person or people
From this reading To sleep beneath the shelter of the same roof, to meet morn, noon and evening at the same board, to converse familiarly by the same fireside, to share the same sorrows and pleasures, is the ideal of those who love, whatever name their affection may take.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How pleasant is the privilege, so little valued, because it is so common, of living in one home with those we love.
but in spite of that
From this reading The imagination of lovers themselves--and yet what can they not imagine?--has never gone beyond this.
