1802
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From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
(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 the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading THE CIRCLE WIDENED.--MRS.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading With interests so inseparable, the happiness of one was that of the other.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading With interests so inseparable, the happiness of one was that of the other.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading With interests so inseparable, the happiness of one was that of the other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE CIRCLE WIDENED.--MRS.
not any; not one
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
noble-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With interests so inseparable, the happiness of one was that of the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With interests so inseparable, the happiness of one was that of the other.
an amount of time
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
free from harm or evil
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With interests so inseparable, the happiness of one was that of the other.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With interests so inseparable, the happiness of one was that of the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CIRCLE WIDENED.--MRS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
under normal conditions
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
well-groundedadjective
logically valid
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
at the time that
From this reading After the somewhat agitated period of his early life, when he was for a time in danger of shipwreck, and his noble-hearted sister came to his rescue and helped to steer his course into the placid waters of content and well-grounded hope, Wordsworth was in all respects remarkably fortunate, and his life more than usually serene and happy.
WIDENEDverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading THE CIRCLE WIDENED.--MRS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With interests so inseparable, the happiness of one was that of the other.
WORDSWORTHnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading WORDSWORTH.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The year 1802 was a memorable one to Miss Wordsworth no less than to her brother.
